CVE-2016-0172

CVE-2016-0172 is linked to an elevation of privilege in the Windows kernel, specifically Win32k, caused by improper handling of device context (DC) surfaces. The advisory MS16-062 identifies this as a Windows Win32k EoP vulnerability. Connected sources describe the vulnerability at the kernel/Win...

CVE-2016-0172

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Microsoft Win32k Elevation of Privilege (MS16-062: CVE-2016-0172)

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Kernel. The vulnerability is caused when Microsoft Windows improperly deals with DC Device context surface. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application...