CVE-2016-3256

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."

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.30% Top 25%
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/ms16-089 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91590 vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036287 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3256?
CVE-2016-3256 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-3256?
To fix CVE-2016-3256, 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-2016-3256 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-3256 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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