CVE-2016-3239

The CVE-2016-3239 issue is a local privilege-escalation vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler component. Affected systems include Windows Vista/7/8.1/10 and corresponding Server SKUs where the Print Spooler can write to the filesystem, enabling local attackers to gain elevated privileges. Mi...

Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege (MS16-087; CVE-2016-3239)

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Print Spooler. The vulnerability is caused when the Microsoft Windows Print Spooler service improperly allows arbitrary writing to the file system. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application...

MS16-087: Security Update for Windows Print Spooler (3170005)

The remote Windows host is missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows Print Spooler service due to improper validation of print drivers while installing a printer from network servers. An...

Microsoft Windows Print Spooler CVE-2016-3239 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description Microsoft Windows is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability. A local attacker can exploit this issue to run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Technologies Affected Microsoft Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems Microsoft...