CVE-2016-3309
HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
Description
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, 1511, and 1607 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3308, CVE-2016-3310, and CVE-2016-3311.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability98. percentile20.5%
Product
Microsoft Windows
PublishedAug 9, 2016
First seenAug 9, 2016
Added to KEVMar 15, 2022
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: Apr 5, 2022Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft windows_10_1507 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_10_1511 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_10_1607 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_7 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_8.1 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_rt_8.1 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_server_2008 | No range specified, r2 | — |
| microsoft windows_server_2012 | No range specified, r2 | — |
| microsoft windows_vista | No range specified | — |
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