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CVE-2016-7271
HIGH · CVSS 7.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-12-20T06:59:00.700 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:52:53.920

Summary

The Secure Kernel Mode implementation in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allows local users to bypass the virtual trust level (VTL) protection mechanism via a crafted application, aka "Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected products

microsoft — windows_10

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References

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