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CVE-2016-0073

UnknownEPSS 5.10%

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CVE-2016-0073 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and 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," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0075.. EPSS estimates a 5.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and 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," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0075.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.10%

91.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10All versions
MicrosoftWindows 101511
MicrosoftWindows 101607
MicrosoftWindows 8.1All versions
MicrosoftWindows Rt 8.1All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012r2

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0073?
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and 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," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0075.
How severe is CVE-2016-0073?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0073 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0073?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST