CVE-2016-3372 (GCVE-0-2016-3372)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2016-09-14 10:00 – Updated: 2024-08-05 23:56
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 does not properly enforce permissions, which allows local users to spoof processes, spoof inter-process communication, or cause a denial of service via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Severity
6.6 (Medium)
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates… | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MS |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92815 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036802 | vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK |
Date Public
2016-09-13 00:00
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Nomenclature
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