#VU970 Privilege escalation in Microsoft products - CVE-2016-3341

Vulnerability identifier: #VU970

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3341

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Microsoft

Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory. By running a malicious program on the affected system attackers can gain root privileges on the system  that may lead to complete compromise of the system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow the local attacker to obtain elevated privileges on vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official patch addressing the vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows RT: 8.1 RT - 10

Windows Server: 2012 R2 - 2012

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External links
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS16-123

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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.