CVE-2016-3372

The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 does not properly enforce permissions, which allows local users to spoof processes, spoof inter-process communication, or cause a denial of service via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

CVSS v3 6.6 MEDIUM
CVSS v2.0 3.6 LOW

6.6^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector : AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Exploitability : 1.3 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

3.6^/10

CVSS v2.0 : LOW

Vector : AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 4.9

Access Vector LOCAL

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

References

Link	Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92815
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036802
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-111

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008::sp2::::::*
	cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista::sp2::::::*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2016-09-14 10:59

Updated : 2023-12-10 11:46

NVD link : CVE-2016-3372

Mitre link : CVE-2016-3372

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-3372

JSON object : View

Products Affected

microsoft

windows_vista
windows_server_2008

CWE

CWE-264

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

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