AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2016-3309
HIGH · CVSS 7.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2016-08-09 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows RT 8.1; and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3308, CVE-2016-3310, and CVE-2016-3311.
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 7.8 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- NVD-CWE-noinfo
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Microsoft · Windows
- Added to catalog
- 2022-03-15
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2022-04-05
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1511:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92297
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036572
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-098
Patch · Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42960/
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92297
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036572
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-098
Patch · Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42960/
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-3309
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