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CVE-2016-3309

The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold...

Basic Information

CVE State
PUBLISHED
Reserved Date
March 15, 2016
Published Date
August 09, 2016
Last Updated
February 10, 2025
Vendor
n/a
Product
n/a
Description
The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows RT 8.1; and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3308, CVE-2016-3310, and CVE-2016-3311.

CVSS Scores

CVSS v3.1

7.8 - HIGH

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

SSVC Information

Exploitation
active
Technical Impact
total

Exploit Status

Exploited in the Wild
Yes (added 2022-03-15 00:00:00 UTC) Source
Proof of Concept Available
Yes (added 2017-10-06 07:59:07 UTC) Source
Used in Malware
Yes (added 2022-03-15 00:00:00 UTC) Source

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-098 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42960/ http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036572 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92297

Known Exploited Vulnerability Information

Source Added Date
CISA 2022-03-15 00:00:00 UTC

Potential Proof of Concepts

Warning: These PoCs have not been tested and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.

siberas/CVE-2016-3309_Reloaded

Type: github • Created: 2017-10-06 07:59:07 UTC • Stars: 54

Exploits for the win32kfull!bFill vulnerability on Win10 x64 RS2 using Bitmap or Palette techniques