CVE-2016-7271

Description

The Secure Kernel Mode implementation in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allows local users to bypass the virtual trust level (VTL) protection mechanism via a crafted application, aka "Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
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/ms16-150 vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037451 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94734 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7271?
CVE-2016-7271 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-7271?
To fix CVE-2016-7271, 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-2016-7271 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-7271 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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