CVE-2016-3333: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 10, 2016
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Updated

The Common Log File System (CLFS) driver 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, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0026, CVE-2016-3332, CVE-2016-3334, CVE-2016-3335, CVE-2016-3338, CVE-2016-3340, CVE-2016-3342, CVE-2016-3343, and CVE-2016-7184.

Affected Software

12 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 Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Nov 10, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:16 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3333?

CVE-2016-3333 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3333?

To fix CVE-2016-3333, you should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2016-3333?

CVE-2016-3333 affects multiple versions including Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several Windows Server versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3333?

CVE-2016-3333 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Common Log File System (CLFS) driver.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2016-3333?

Local users with access to the affected systems can exploit CVE-2016-3333 to gain higher privileges.

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