Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-3251
The GDI component in 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 allows local users to obtain sensitive kernel-address information via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2016-3251
- 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-2016-3251
10.54%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 93 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-3251
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
3.9
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
2.8
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LOW | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
1.3
|
1.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-3251
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-3251
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036288
Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Multiple Flaws Let Local Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information and Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-090
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-090 - Important | Microsoft Docs
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