CVE-2016-3333 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.8 Published 10 Nov 2016 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Local attackers can gain elevated privileges on Windows systems by exploiting a vulnerability in the Common Log File System driver via a crafted application.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
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-2016-3333?

CVE-2016-3333 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 10 Nov 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 Common Log File System (CLFS) driver 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, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0026, CVE-2016-3332, CVE-2016-3334, CVE-2016-3335, CVE-2016-3338, CVE-2016-3340, CVE-2016-3342, CVE-2016-3343, and CVE-2016-7184.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3333?

It affects 8 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 2 more.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3333?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3333 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-3333 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3333 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v9rx-3h6j-mv5m.