CVE-2016-0079

MediumCVSS 5.0/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that makes an API call to access sensitive information in the registry, aka "Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.0 5.0/10CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-200

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2016
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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