CVE-2016-7258

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 and Windows Server 2016 mishandles page-fault system calls, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from arbitrary processes via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Memory Address Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.71% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037453 vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-152 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94736 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7258?
CVE-2016-7258 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-7258?
To fix CVE-2016-7258, 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-2016-7258 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-7258 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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