What is the severity of CVE-2016-3272?

The severity of CVE-2016-3272 is rated as important, indicating a significant risk to security.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3272?

To fix CVE-2016-3272, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2016-3272?

CVE-2016-3272 affects Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows 7 SP1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3272?

CVE-2016-3272 is an information disclosure vulnerability that occurs due to improper handling of page-fault system calls.

Can CVE-2016-3272 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2016-3272 cannot be exploited remotely and requires local user access to exploit the vulnerability.

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CVE-2016-3272

low

2.8

CWE

200

13/7/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-3272: Infoleak

First published: Wed Jul 13 2016(Updated: )

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."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10	=1511
Microsoft Windows 7	=sp1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64	=r2

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What is the severity of CVE-2016-3272?
The severity of CVE-2016-3272 is rated as important, indicating a significant risk to security.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3272?
To fix CVE-2016-3272, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2016-3272?
CVE-2016-3272 affects Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows 7 SP1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3272?
CVE-2016-3272 is an information disclosure vulnerability that occurs due to improper handling of page-fault system calls.
Can CVE-2016-3272 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-3272 cannot be exploited remotely and requires local user access to exploit the vulnerability.

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