Vulnerability identifier: #VU966

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0075

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows RT
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain elevated privileges and view potentially sensitive data on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient access control by a Windows kernel API on an affected system when handling access to sensitive registry information. A local user can gain potentially sensitive information that may be used to conduct further attacks.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will result in disclosure of important data on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official patch addressing the vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows RT: 8 - 10

Windows Server: 2012 - 2012 R2

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External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS16-124

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.