Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-3256
Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to bypass the Secure Kernel Mode protection mechanism and obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka "Windows Secure Kernel Mode Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2016-3256
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1511:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-3256
1.30%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 78 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-3256
| 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
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.0
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
1.3
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-3256
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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-2016-3256
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-089
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-089 - Important | Microsoft Docs
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91590
Microsoft Windows Kernel CVE-2016-3256 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036287
Windows Secure Kernel Mode Object Handling Flaw Lets Local Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information on the Target System - SecurityTracker
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