CVE-2016-3305

Description

The kernel 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 mishandles session objects, which allows local users to hijack sessions, and consequently gain privileges, via a crafted application, aka "Windows Session Object Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3306.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.54%
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/ms16-111 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036802 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92812 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3305?
CVE-2016-3305 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-3305?
To fix CVE-2016-3305, 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-2016-3305 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-3305 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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