CVE-2016-0151

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Windows versions 8.1, 10 Gold, 10 1511, Server 2012 Gold, Server 2012 R2, and RT 8.1

Description The issue is related to the mismanagement of process tokens by the Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft Windows, allowing local users to gain privileges via a crafted application. This is due to insufficient access control, which can be exploited by an attacker to elevate their privileges.

Recommendations For Microsoft Windows versions 8.1, 10 Gold, 10 1511, Server 2012 Gold, Server 2012 R2, and RT 8.1, apply the necessary security updates to resolve the issue. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.