CVE-2016-0048

CVE-2016-0048 is a Windows kernel-mode elevation-of-privilege vulnerability (Win32k) affecting multiple Windows versions (Vista SP2, 2008 SP2/R2, 7 SP1, 8.1, 2012, RT 8.1, 10, and 1511). Root cause: kernel-mode Win32k.sys memory handling bug that allows a crafted local application to gain full pr...

Microsoft Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege (MS16-018: CVE-2016-0048)

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Kernel. The vulnerability is caused when Microsoft Windows improperly validates permissions under specific conditions. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application...

MS16-018: Security Update for Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers to Address Elevation of Privilege (3136082)

The remote Windows host is missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows kernel-mode driver due to improper handling of objects in memory. An authenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted application, to...