CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-7271

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Secure Kernel Mode implementation in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allows local users to bypass the virtual trust level (VTL) protection mechanism via a crafted application.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to local users elevating their privileges, posing a significant threat to system integrity.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions that mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor applications running in kernel mode.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The Secure Kernel Mode implementation in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allows local users to bypass the virtual trust level (VTL) protection mechanism via a crafted application, aka "Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

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