MEDIUM · 6.3

CVE-2016-3302

Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, when the lock screen is enabled, do not properly restrict the loading of web content, which allows p...

Vulnerability Description

Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, when the lock screen is enabled, do not properly restrict the loading of web content, which allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) crafted Wi-Fi access point or (2) crafted mobile-broadband device, aka "Windows Lock Screen Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

6.3

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10-
MicrosoftWindows 8.1-
MicrosoftWindows Rt 8.1-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012r2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-3302?

CVE-2016-3302 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, when the lock screen is enabled, do not properly restrict the loading of web content, which allows p...

How severe is CVE-2016-3302?

CVE-2016-3302 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3302?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.