CVE-2016-3302

Description

Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, when the lock screen is enabled, do not properly restrict the loading of web content, which allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) crafted Wi-Fi access point or (2) crafted mobile-broadband device, aka "Windows Lock Screen Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.83% Top 30%
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/ms16-112 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92853 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036799 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3302?
CVE-2016-3302 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-3302?
To fix CVE-2016-3302, 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-2016-3302 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-3302 is being actively exploited. 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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