Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-0075 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows RT Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Privilege escalation
EUVDB-ID: #VU966
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0075
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: Yes
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain elevated privileges and view potentially sensitive data on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient access control by a Windows kernel API on an affected system when handling access to sensitive registry information. A local user can gain potentially sensitive information that may be used to conduct further attacks.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will result in disclosure of important data on the vulnerable system.
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Vulnerable software versionsWindows RT: 8 - 10
Windows Server: 2012 - 2012 R2
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2016-0075
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
