CVE-2016-3371

5.5 MEDIUM
Published: September 14, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 does not properly enforce permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

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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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92814
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036802
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92814
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036802
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40429/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
34.3%
97th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

microsoft