CVE-2016-3270: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2016

Updated

The Graphics component in the kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows RT 8.1; and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected Software

11 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Oct 14, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3270?

CVE-2016-3270 is classified as a critical vulnerability, allowing local users to escalate privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3270?

To address CVE-2016-3270, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2016-3270?

CVE-2016-3270 affects Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several Windows Server versions.

Can CVE-2016-3270 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2016-3270 requires local access to the system to exploit the vulnerability.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2016-3270?

CVE-2016-3270 is associated with privilege escalation attacks through crafted applications.