CVE-2016-3309: Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Tue Aug 09 2016(Updated: )
The kernel-mode drivers 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 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3308, CVE-2016-3310, and CVE-2016-3311.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1511 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| =sp1 | ||
| =sp2 | ||
| =r2-sp1 | ||
| =r2 | ||
| =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3309?
CVE-2016-3309 is rated as a critical vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3309?
To fix CVE-2016-3309, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2016-3309?
CVE-2016-3309 affects multiple versions including Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10.
Who can exploit the CVE-2016-3309 vulnerability?
Local users can exploit CVE-2016-3309 through a crafted application to gain higher privileges on the affected system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-3309?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2016-3309; updating the system is the recommended approach.
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