CVE-2016-3300

Name: CVE-2016-3300
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-09T21:59:10.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3300 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Netlogon service in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT 8.1 improperly establishes secure communications channels, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to a domain-joined machine, aka "Netlogon Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Netlogon service in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT 8.1 improperly establishes secure communications channels, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to a domain-joined machine, aka "Netlogon Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.31%

66.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92296Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036576Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-101Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92296Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036576Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-101Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 9, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3300?

How severe is CVE-2016-3300?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3300 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3300?

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