Microsoft Windows Hypervisor Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
RISK: Medium Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Windows incorrectly allows certain kernel-mode pages to be marked as Read, Write, Execute (RWX) even with Hypervisor Code Integrity (HVCI) enabled.
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker could run a specially crafted application to bypass code integrity protections in Windows. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting security feature behavior to preclude the incorrect marking of RWX pages under HVCI.
Impact
- Security Restriction Bypass
System / Technologies affected
- Windows 10
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Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Download location for patches:
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/MS16-066
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