Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10
CVE-2016-7271
The Secure Kernel Mode implementation in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allows local users to bypass the virtual trust level (VTL) protection mechanism via a crafted application, aka "Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.014 (70.8th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 71st percentile — 70.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.014 · newest: 0.014 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows 10 — versions 1511, 1607
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-150 (vendor-advisory)
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1037451 (vdb-entry)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/94734 (vdb-entry)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-7271?
- CVE-2016-7271 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, classified under CWE-264. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2016-12-20.
- How severe is CVE-2016-7271?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.