CVE-2016-0151

Known Exploited Public Exploit

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."

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 59.19% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-048 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035544 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39740/ exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0151?
CVE-2016-0151 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-0151?
To fix CVE-2016-0151, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-0151 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2016-0151 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~59% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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