#VU289 Elevation of privilege


Published: 2016-08-10 | Updated: 2017-02-03

Vulnerability identifier: #VU289

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3310

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows RT
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain elevated privileges on vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in Win32k.sys driver when handling objects in memory. A local user can trigger buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow a local user to gain complete access to vulnerable system.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: Vista, 7, 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 10

Windows Server: 2008 - 2012 R2


External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-098.aspx


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.


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