CVE-2016-3309—Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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2022-03-15 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2016-3309
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Windows
Date Added:
2022-03-15
Due Date:
2022-04-05
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode.

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-2016-3309

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