CVE-2016-0151 Microsoft Windows CSRSS Security Feature Bypass
Local attackers can gain elevated privileges by exploiting improper process token management in the Windows CSRSS component.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 28 Mar 2022
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-0151?
CVE-2016-0151 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507, published on 12 Apr 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mismanages process tokens, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows CSRSS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0151?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1511, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0151?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0151 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 18 Apr 2022.
Is CVE-2016-0151 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2016-0151 in the wild since at least 28 Mar 2022, including in ransomware campaigns.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-m2mf-9mv6-9g77.