CVE-2016-3250

Description

The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.16% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91613 vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-090 vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036288 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3250?
CVE-2016-3250 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-3250?
To fix CVE-2016-3250, 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-2016-3250 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-3250 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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