CVE-2016-3372 Information

Description

The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 does not properly enforce permissions which allows local users to spoof processes spoof inter-process communication or cause a denial of service via a crafted application aka \Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.\

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Reference

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92815 http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036802 https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-111

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction Required

LOW

Scope

REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

NONE

Availability Impact

HIGH

Base Score

HIGH

Base Severity

6.6