CVE-2016-0151

HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)Known to be used in ransomware campaigns

Description

The Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mismanages process tokens, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows CSRSS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS)
PublishedApr 12, 2016
First seenApr 12, 2016
Added to KEVMar 28, 2022

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA due date: Apr 18, 2022

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft windows_10_1507No range specified—
microsoft windows_10_1511No range specified—
microsoft windows_8.1No range specified—
microsoft windows_rt_8.1No range specified—
microsoft windows_server_2012No range specified, r2—

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