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CVE-2016-0151

Microsoft Windows CSRSS Security Feature Bypass

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwarePublic exploitEPSS 62.9%
  1. Published12 Apr 2016
  2. Added to CISA KEV28 Mar 2022
  3. Remediation due18 Apr 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

The Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft mismanages process tokens, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Added to KEV: 28 Mar 2022Federal remediation due: 18 Apr 2022Used in ransomware

Description

The Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mismanages process tokens, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows CSRSS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1507all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1511all versions
Microsoft Windows 8.1all versions
Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2016-0151 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-0151 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 28 Mar 2022. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2016-0151?

CVE-2016-0151 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 62.9% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-0151?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1511, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0151?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.