MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2016-3256

Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to bypass the Secure Kernel Mode protection mechanism and obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka "Windows Secure Kernel Mode ...

Vulnerability Description

Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to bypass the Secure Kernel Mode protection mechanism and obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka "Windows Secure Kernel Mode Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-3256?

CVE-2016-3256 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to bypass the Secure Kernel Mode protection mechanism and obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka "Windows Secure Kernel Mode ...

How severe is CVE-2016-3256?

CVE-2016-3256 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3256?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10.