Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a Windows local privilege-escalation flaw in the DirectX Graphics kernel subsystem. An attacker already able to run a crafted application on an affected machine could gain higher privileges. It is not described as remotely exploitable in the supplied sources. Exposure is limited to the listed Windows versions: Vista SP2, Server 2008 SP2/R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Server 2012/R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold/1511. Risk is highest on unpatched or unsupported endpoints and servers. Treat this as a high-priority legacy Windows hardening issue, especially for endpoints and servers where users can run applications. There is no supplied evidence of active exploitation, but kernel local privilege escalation can materially worsen any initial compromise. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS16-062 for the vendor-provided security update path.; Patch affected Windows systems or apply superseding Microsoft cumulative updates where applicable.; Prioritize systems allowing interactive logon or arbitrary local application execution..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS16-062CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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