CVE-2016-3376 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can gain elevated privileges via a crafted application exploiting a flaw in Windows kernel-mode drivers.
- 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-2016-3376?
CVE-2016-3376 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 14 Oct 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 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, 1511, and 1607 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3266, CVE-2016-7185, and CVE-2016-7211.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3376?
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-2016-3376?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3376 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-3376 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-3376 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-hmv6-r738-7mmg.