CVE-2016-3372
Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2016-3372 is fixed in 7 products on 1 platform, first by KB3175024, released September 13, 2016. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.
Routine
CVSS
4.2
Important
Exploitation
None reported
N/A
CISA KEV
Not listed
Not in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
EPSS
0.0223
82nd percentile
<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Kernel API enforces permissions. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could impersonate processes, interject cross-process communication, or interrupt system functionality.</p> <p>To exploit the vulnerability, a locally authenticated attacker could run a specially crafted application.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by helping to ensure that the Windows Kernel API properly enforces permissions.</p>
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | |||
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 | KB3175024 | Sep 13, 2016 | |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | KB3175024 | Sep 13, 2016 | |
| Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2 | KB3175024 | Sep 13, 2016 | |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 | KB3175024 | Sep 13, 2016 | |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | KB3175024 | Sep 13, 2016 | |
| Windows Vista Service Pack 2 | KB3175024 | Sep 13, 2016 | |
| Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | KB3175024 | Sep 13, 2016 | |