CVE-2016-3340: Buffer Overflow
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-2016-3335, CVE-2016-3338, CVE-2016-3342, CVE-2016-3343, and CVE-2016-7184.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3340?
CVE-2016-3340 has been assigned a CVSS score of 7.2, indicating it is a high-severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3340?
To fix CVE-2016-3340, apply the security update provided in Microsoft's MS16-134 bulletin.
What kind of attack vector does CVE-2016-3340 involve?
CVE-2016-3340 allows local attackers to escalate privileges via a crafted application.
Which Microsoft Windows versions are affected by CVE-2016-3340?
CVE-2016-3340 affects several versions including Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10.
Is CVE-2016-3340 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2016-3340 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.
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