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CVE-2016-3309

Microsoft | WindowsAdded 2022-03-15Remediation Deadline 2022-04-05Active Ransomware Campaign

Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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.

Required Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weakness Classification

CWE-264

References