CVE-2016-3372

MediumCVSS 6.6/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 does not properly enforce permissions, which allows local users to spoof processes, spoof inter-process communication, or cause a denial of service via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.0 6.6/10CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-264

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Versions
n/a	n/a	n/a

References

Timeline

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

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