Local Privilege Escalation in Microsoft Windows Products
CVE-2016-3334

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows Rt 8.1
Windows Server 2012
Windows 7
Windows 10
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2016

What is CVE-2016-3334?

The Common Log File System (CLFS) driver in multiple versions of Microsoft Windows allows local users to exploit a crafted application to gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability can potentially enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code, thereby compromising the system's integrity. Users are encouraged to implement the latest security updates to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037252
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94012
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EPSS Score

7% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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