CVE-2016-3256 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can bypass Secure Kernel Mode protections to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application on Windows 10.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-3256?
CVE-2016-3256 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 13 Jul 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
Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to bypass the Secure Kernel Mode protection mechanism and obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka "Windows Secure Kernel Mode Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3256?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3256?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3256 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-3256 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3256 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-963w-778f-jpmw.