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CVE-2016-3371

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5 EPSS 40.07% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-09-14 · Last synced 2026-08-04

Field Assessment

AI analysis pending.

Exhibit — Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

External Security References
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CVE
CVE-2016-3371
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.5
EPSS
40.07%
Microsoft Windows

Original Filing — NVD Description

The kernel API 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 does not properly enforce permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."