CVE-2016-0079

Medium

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that makes an API call to access sensitive information in the registry, aka "Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

SeverityMedium

CVSS5.0

Exploit probability—

Product

Microsoft Windows

PublishedOct 14, 2016

First seenOct 14, 2016

How to fix

Vendor advisories

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-124

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
microsoft windows_10	No range specified, 1511, 1607	—

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