Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-0070 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-284 |
| 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) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU969
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0070
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness is due to improper access comtrol by a Windows kernel API on an affected system when handling access to sensitive registry informatio. By executing a specially crafted application attackers can gain access to sensitive registry information that can be used for further attacks.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability leads to disclosure of potentially sensitive data on the vulnerable system.
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Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 7 - Vista
Windows Server: 2008 - 2012 R2
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2016-0070
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.
