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CVE-2016-0176
HIGH · CVSS 7.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-05-11T01:59:16.483 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:37:03.810

Summary

dxgkrnl.sys in the DirectX Graphics kernel subsystem in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected products

microsoft — windows_10

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References

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