CVE-2016-3342: 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-2016-3340, 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-2016-3342?
CVE-2016-3342 is considered important as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3342?
To fix CVE-2016-3342, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your Windows version.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2016-3342?
CVE-2016-3342 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several Windows Server editions.
Can CVE-2016-3342 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2016-3342 can only be exploited locally by known users on the affected systems.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3342?
CVE-2016-3342 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Common Log File System (CLFS) driver.
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