Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-3218 is a Microsoft Windows kernel-mode driver privilege escalation issue. An attacker already able to run code locally could use a crafted application to gain higher privileges. It is not described as remote entry, but it can turn a foothold on affected Windows systems into administrative control. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows estates running the affected Vista, Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows RT 8.1, or early Windows 10 releases without MS16-073 updates. Prioritize remediation where affected legacy Windows systems remain in production. This is not shown as remotely exploitable, but it can materially worsen any breach involving local code execution or compromised user accounts. Mitigation focus: Apply the Microsoft security updates associated with MS16-073.; Prioritize internet-facing or shared legacy Windows hosts with local user access.; Remove or isolate unsupported Windows versions where patching is unavailable..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS16-073CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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