Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2016-7271 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:L/AC:L/AU:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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."

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