Microsoft Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
9 Nov 2016
Release Date:
2 Nov 2016
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RISK: Extremely High Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - 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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