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CVE-2016-3372

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Published: Sep 14, 2016Modified: May 6, 2026

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6.6
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.3 / Impact: 5.2
Source: NVD

Description

The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 does not properly enforce permissions, which allows local users to spoof processes, spoof inter-process communication, or cause a denial of service via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected (2)

2 products
Windows Server 2008
Windows Vista
Configuration A
2 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
All versions
All versions

Related CWEs

References (6)

Source: secure@microsoft.com
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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