CVE-2016-7271
HIGHWindows 10 and Windows Server 2016 - Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege via VTL Protection Bypass
Title source: llmDescription
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."
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_ms
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-150
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037451
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94734
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0137
EPSS Percentile
69.1%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-264
Status
published
Products (4)
microsoft/windows_10
microsoft/windows_10
1511
microsoft/windows_10
1607
microsoft/windows_server_2016
Published
Dec 20, 2016
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026