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CVE-2016-7271 Details

Description

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."

Metrics

CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

NIST: [email protected]CVSS-B:7.8 HIGHVector:CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-150 CVE
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94734 CVE
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037451 CVE
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-150 [email protected]
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94734 [email protected]

see all 6 references

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
microsoft windows 10
1511
1607

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1511:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.
microsoft windows server 2016
All versions

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.

Change History

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QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2016-7271
NVD Published Date:
Dec 20, 2016
NVD Last Modified:
Jun 17, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2016-7271 Details - Not Deferred