CVE-2016-0181

5.5 MEDIUM
Published: May 11, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to bypass the Virtual Secure Mode Hypervisor Code Integrity (HVCI) protection mechanism and perform RWX markings of kernel-mode pages via a crafted application, aka "Hypervisor Code Integrity Security Feature Bypass."

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90048
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035843
Source: secure@microsoft.com
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-066
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90048
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035843
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-066
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
59th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-254

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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