First published: Thu Nov 10 2016(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-2016-3333, CVE-2016-3334, CVE-2016-3338, CVE-2016-3340, CVE-2016-3342, CVE-2016-3343, and CVE-2016-7184.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Windows 10 | ||
Windows 10 | =1511 | |
Windows 10 | =1607 | |
Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows | ||
Microsoft Windows RT | ||
Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | ||
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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CVE-2016-3335 has a high severity rating due to local users being able to gain elevated privileges.
To fix CVE-2016-3335, apply the Microsoft security update available for your affected Windows version.
CVE-2016-3335 affects multiple versions, including Windows Vista, 7, 8.1, 10, and various Server editions.
No, CVE-2016-3335 requires local access, meaning an attacker must have physical or remote desktop access to the system.
While there are no specific workarounds, minimizing local user access can help mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2016-3335.