CVE-2016-7271

Published: Dec 20, 2016Modified: May 6, 2026

7.8

Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

The Secure Kernel Mode implementation in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allows local users to bypass the virtual trust level (VTL) protection mechanism via a crafted application, aka "Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected (4)

Products: Microsoft: Windows 10, Windows Server 2016

2 products

Windows Server 2016

Configuration A

4 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows 10	All versions
Microsoft Windows 10	Version 1511
Microsoft Windows 10	Version 1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	All versions

Related CWEs

References (6)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94734

Source: secure@microsoft.com

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037451

Source: secure@microsoft.com

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-150

Source: secure@microsoft.com

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94734

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037451

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-150

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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