Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-3221 is a Windows kernel-mode driver flaw that can let a local user increase privileges by running a crafted application. It affects multiple older Windows desktop and server versions. This is not described as remotely exploitable in the provided sources, but privilege escalation can turn a limited foothold into full system control. Exposure is limited to the Windows versions listed in the CVE: 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. Treat this as important for legacy Windows risk management. It is not presented as remotely exploitable or actively exploited in the supplied evidence, but it can materially worsen any compromise where an attacker already has local access. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS16-073 guidance for the applicable Windows versions.; Apply the relevant Microsoft security updates where available.; Prioritize retirement or isolation of unsupported affected Windows releases..
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- Known Exploited
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS16-073CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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