CVE-2016-7220

Description

Virtual Secure Mode in Microsoft Windows 10 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka "Virtual Secure Mode Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.46% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037249 vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-137 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94036 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7220?
CVE-2016-7220 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-7220?
To fix CVE-2016-7220, 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-2016-7220 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-7220 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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