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CVE-2016-3256

• Severity: medium (CVSS 5.0 v3.0)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 4.9% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2016-07-13 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-200

Description

Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to bypass the Secure Kernel Mode protection mechanism and obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka "Windows Secure Kernel Mode Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Affected products

• Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607: 1511

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91590
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036287
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-089
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91590
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036287
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-089

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