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CVE-2016-3309

Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode.

Recommended action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA remediation due date for U.S. federal agencies: 5 Apr 2022.

Collected automatically from public sources. Verify affected versions and fixes in the vendor's notice before acting.