Security Advisory

CVE-2016-7271

7.8
HIGH

Vulnerability Description

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."
Published Date December 20, 2016
Official Source NIST NVD Advisory