PT-2016-1229 · Microsoft · Windows 7+8
Published
2016-02-09
·
Updated
2018-10-12
·
CVE-2016-0048
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511
Description
The issue exists due to an error in handling objects in memory by the Win32k.sys driver. This allows a local user to gain privileges via a crafted application. An attacker who successfully exploits this issue could run arbitrary code in kernel mode, enabling them to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights. To exploit this issue, an attacker would first have to log on to the system.
Recommendations
For Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows 8.1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows RT 8.1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
Fix
LPE
Found an issue in the description? Have something to add? Feel free to write us 👾
Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Win32K.Sys
Windows
Windows 10
Windows 7
Windows 8.1
Windows Rt 8.1
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows Vista