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Microsoft Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Last Update Date: 9 Nov 2016 Release Date: 2 Nov 2016 3802 Views

RISK: Extremely High Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS

TYPE: Windows OS

A vulnerability was identified in Microsoft Windows kernel. A local user can obtain elevated privileges on the target system.

 

Note:

[Updated on 9/11/2016] Apple software update to Microsoft Windows and Adobe Flash Player.

This vulnerability is being actively exploited in conjunction with the vulnerability of Adobe Flash Player to further bypass sandbox restrictions and remotely execute arbitrary code.


Impact

  • Elevation of Privilege
  • Remote Code Execution

System / Technologies affected

  • All Windows versions

Solutions

  • [Updated on 9/11/2016] Apple software update to Microsoft Windows and Adobe Flash Player.
  • Workaround:
    • Update Flash Player as soon as possible to minimize the risk of remote exploitation
    • Apply Windows patches as soon as they become available

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