CVE-2016-0175 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 3.3 Published Updated

Local attackers can leak kernel addresses to bypass KASLR, weakening OS security against further exploits.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-0175?

CVE-2016-0175 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 11 May 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allow local users to obtain sensitive information about kernel-object addresses, and consequently bypass the KASLR protection mechanism, via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0175?

It affects 7 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0175?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0175 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-0175 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0175 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fx53-9f22-cghg.

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