CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-0176

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in dxgkrnl.sys in the DirectX Graphics kernel subsystem allows local users to gain elevated privileges via a crafted application.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized access to systems, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest versions and monitor applications run by local users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

dxgkrnl.sys in the DirectX Graphics kernel subsystem in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS