PT-2016-2977 · Microsoft · Windows Vista+7
Published
2016-10-11
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Updated
2018-10-12
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CVE-2016-3270
CVSS v2.0
10
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows versions prior to Windows 10 1703
Windows Vista SP2
Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1
Windows 7 SP1
Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2
Windows RT 8.1
Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607
Description
The issue is related to insufficient access restrictions in the Graphics component of the Windows kernel, allowing a remote attacker to potentially elevate privileges using a specially crafted application. This can enable local users to gain privileges, affecting the system.
Recommendations
For Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, update to a newer version of Windows to resolve the issue.
For other affected versions, update to Windows 10 1703 or later to mitigate the risk.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Graphics component until a patch is available.
Fix
LPE
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows
Windows 10
Windows 7
Windows 8.1
Windows Rt 8.1
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows Vista