SB2016101121 - Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published: October 11, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016101121
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0075)
The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain elevated privileges and view potentially sensitive data on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient access control by a Windows kernel API on an affected system when handling access to sensitive registry information. A local user can gain potentially sensitive information that may be used to conduct further attacks.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will result in disclosure of important data on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.