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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2016.2929 Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-150: Security Update for Windows Secure Kernel Mode (3205642) 13 December 2016 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: Microsoft Windows Publisher: Microsoft Operating System: Windows 10 Windows Server 2016 Impact/Access: Increased Privileges -- Existing Account Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2016-7271 Original Bulletin: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS16-150 - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-150: Security Update for Windows Secure Kernel Mode (3205642) Published Date: December 14, 2016 Version: 1.0 Executive Summary This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if a locally-authenticated attacker runs a specially crafted application on a targeted system. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could violate virtual trust levels (VTL). This security update is rated Important for all supported editions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016. Affected Software Windows 10 Windows Server 2016 Vulnerability Information Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability CVE-2016-7271 An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Secure Kernel Mode fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could violate virtual trust levels (VTL). A locally-authenticated attacker could attempt to exploit the vulnerability by running a specially crafted application on a targeted system. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows handles objects in memory to properly enforce VLTs The following table contains links to the standard entry for each vulnerability in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures list: Vulnerability title CVE number Publicly disclosed Exploited Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability CVE-2016-7271 No No - --------------------------END INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- You have received this e-mail bulletin as a result of your organisation's registration with AusCERT. The mailing list you are subscribed to is maintained within your organisation, so if you do not wish to continue receiving these bulletins you should contact your local IT manager. If you do not know who that is, please send an email to auscert@auscert.org.au and we will forward your request to the appropriate person. NOTE: Third Party Rights This security bulletin is provided as a service to AusCERT's members. 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