Vulnerability in N/a

CVE-2016-3309

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, 1511, and 1607 allow local users to gain privileg…

EPSS: 0.432 (97.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • N/a — versions n/a

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: .

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Known ransomware campaign use: yes.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

  • MS16-098 (x_refsource_MS, vendor-advisory)
  • 42960 (exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
  • 1036572 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
  • 92297 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3309?
CVE-2016-3309 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2016-08-09.
Is CVE-2016-3309 known to be exploited?
Yes. CVE-2016-3309 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-03-15), indicating it is being actively exploited. 51 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.