Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-0180 is a Windows kernel privilege escalation flaw. An attacker who can run a crafted application locally may gain higher privileges. This is mainly a risk for unpatched legacy Windows endpoints and servers, especially where attackers could already obtain low-privilege access. Exposure is limited to the Windows versions listed in the CVE and Microsoft bulletin when MS16-060 has not been applied. The vulnerability is local, so it matters most after phishing, malware execution, shared-server access, or compromised low-privilege accounts. Treat this as high priority where legacy Windows systems remain in service. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but it can increase the impact of any initial compromise by enabling privilege escalation. Mitigation focus: Apply the Microsoft security update identified in MS16-060.; Prioritize unpatched legacy Windows endpoints and servers.; Reduce local code execution paths for untrusted users..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS16-060CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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