Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-0173
The kernel-mode drivers 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 and 1511 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0171, CVE-2016-0174, and CVE-2016-0196.
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2016-0173
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1511:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-0173
0.05%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 16 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-0173
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-0173
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-0173
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137503/Windows-7-win32k-Bitmap-Use-After-Free.html
Windows 7 win32k Bitmap Use-After-Free ≈ Packet Storm
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https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=747
747 - Windows 7 win32k bitmap use-after-free (#2) - project-zero - Monorail
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035841
Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Let Local Users Bypass ASLR and Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90064
Microsoft Windows Kernel 'Win32k.sys' CVE-2016-0173 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-279
ZDI-16-279 | Zero Day Initiative
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-062
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-062 - Important | Microsoft Docs
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39960/
Microsoft Windows 7 - win32k Bitmap Use-After-Free (MS16-062) (2)
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