CVE-2016-3272 json
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandles page-fault sy…
published 2016-07-13 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-4305
- cvss
- 2.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 43.3%
- EPSS 43.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandles page-fault system calls, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from an arbitrary process via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Exploit prediction
43.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 2.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 2.1 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
-
docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-092
vendor-advisory
-
securitytracker.com
/id/1036289
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/91603
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-3272
- NVD CVE-2016-3272
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