CVE-2016-3376

Name: CVE-2016-3376
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-14T02:59:17.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 12.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3376 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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-2016-3266, CVE-2016-7185, and CVE-2016-7211.. EPSS estimates a 12.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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-2016-3266, CVE-2016-7185, and CVE-2016-7211.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

12.82%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93388Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036996Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-123Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93388Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036996Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-123Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3376?

How severe is CVE-2016-3376?

CVE-2016-3376 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3376?

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