CVE-2016-3308

7.8 HIGH
Published: August 09, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

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-2016-3309, CVE-2016-3310, and CVE-2016-3311.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92295
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036572
Source: secure@microsoft.com
https://github.com/55-AA/CVE-2016-3308
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92295
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036572
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://github.com/55-AA/CVE-2016-3308
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
6.4%
93th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

microsoft