CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-0197

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

This threat could lead to unauthorized access to the system and execution of malicious code with higher privileges, posing a serious risk to organizational security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest versions and implement appropriate security measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

dxgkrnl.sys in the DirectX Graphics kernel subsystem in 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 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