Windows Secure Kernel Mode Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CVE-2016-3256 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by KB3172985, released July 12, 2016. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.
<p>An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Secure Kernel Mode improperly handles objects in memory. A locally authenticated attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could be able to read sensitive information on the target system.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker could run a specially crafted application on the target system. Note that the information disclosure vulnerability by itself would not be sufficient for an attacker to compromise a system. However, an attacker could combine this vulnerability with additional vulnerabilities to further exploit the system.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows Secure Kernel Mode handles objects in memory.</p>
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | |||
| Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems | 10586.494 | KB3172985 | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems | 10586.494 | KB3172985 | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems | 10240.17024 | KB3163912 | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Windows 10 for x64-based Systems | 10240.17024 | KB3163912 | Jul 12, 2016 |