CVE-2016-0151

7.8 HIGH CISA KEV - Actively Exploited
Published: April 12, 2016 Modified: October 22, 2025
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Description

The Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mismanages process tokens, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows CSRSS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035544
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-048
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39740/
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035544
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-048
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39740/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-0151
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

7 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
44.1%
97th percentile
Exploitation Status
Actively Exploited
Remediation due: 2022-04-18

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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