CVE-2016-3256 json
Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to bypass the Secure Kernel Mode protection mechanism and obtain sensitive informatio…
published 2016-07-13 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-4293
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.9%
- EPSS 4.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to bypass the Secure Kernel Mode protection mechanism and obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka "Windows Secure Kernel Mode Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Exploit prediction
4.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 5.0 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/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/ms16-089
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/91590
vdb-entry
-
securitytracker.com
/id/1036287
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-3256
- NVD CVE-2016-3256
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