SB2016071217 - Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published: July 12, 2016 Updated: January 10, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016071217
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure in Win32k.sys driver (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3251)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive data.
The vulnerability exists due to out-of-bounds read in Windows GDI component. A local attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive information on the system
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow a local attacker to read potentially sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.