CVE-2016-0151
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83Vexday Risk Score
Prioritize patching. It under exploitation confirmed by CISA and has a public proof of concept.
ssvc Actcvss 7.8epss 63%
from disclosure to weapon15 days
Published on NVDApr 12
1st PoC+15d
CISA KEV+2176d
Action required by CISAfederal deadline: 2022-04-18
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In short
A flaw in Windows' Client-Server Run-time Subsystem allows a local user to run a specially crafted application that bypasses security restrictions and gains higher privileges on the system.
Technical detail
CWE-269 (Improper Access Control): The CSRSS component mismanages process tokens, enabling privilege escalation through a local attack vector. Requires local access and execution of a malicious application; impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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The Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mismanages process tokens, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows CSRSS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
n/a · n/apublic PoCs found — 2✓ VexDay Proof
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