SB2016101120 - Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published: October 11, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016101120
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0079)
The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.The weakness is due to improper access comtrol by a Windows kernel API on an affected system when handling access to sensitive registry informatio. By executing a specially crafted application attackers can gain access to sensitive registry information that can be used for further attacks.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability leads to disclosure of potentially sensitive data on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.