CVE-2016-0135 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can gain elevated privileges on Windows 10 by exploiting a flaw in the Secondary Logon Service via a crafted application.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-0135?
CVE-2016-0135 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 12 Apr 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Secondary Logon Service in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Secondary Logon Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0135?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0135?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0135 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-0135 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0135 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-m53f-cgg8-5rff.