Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-3225 is a Windows SMB Server privilege-escalation flaw. A local attacker could use a crafted application to redirect an authentication request to the wrong service and gain higher privileges. It affects older Windows client and server releases listed by Microsoft. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints and servers that did not receive Microsoft’s MS16-075 security update or later cumulative updates. Internet exposure is not the primary condition; the attacker needs local execution first. Treat this as a legacy Windows privilege-escalation risk. It is not shown as KEV-active, but public exploit material and unsupported systems increase business risk, especially where attackers may already have user-level access. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS16-075 guidance for the affected Windows versions.; Apply the relevant Microsoft security update or later supported cumulative update.; Retire or isolate unsupported Windows systems that cannot be patched..
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- Known Exploited
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- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS16-075CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- 45562CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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