CVE-2016-0151—Microsoft Windows CSRSS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

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2022-03-28 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2016-0151
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS)
Date Added:
2022-03-28
Due Date:
2022-04-18
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows CSRSS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Description

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

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
KNOWN

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0151

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