CVE-2016-3372 json
The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 does not properly enforce permissions, which allows local users t…
published 2016-09-14 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-4403
- cvss
- 6.6
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.2%
- EPSS 2.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 82%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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."
Exploit prediction
2.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.6 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 3.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-111
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/92815
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id/1036802
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-3372
- NVD CVE-2016-3372
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