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CVE-2016-0151

HighPublished

Microsoft Windows CSRSS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published: Apr 12, 2016
Updated: Oct 21, 2025
Assigning CNA: microsoft
Evidence observed: Apr 27, 2016

Primary CVSS

7.8/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

62.9%

High · next 30 days

Percentile: 99.2%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

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CISA Known Exploited

This CVE appears in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Summary

The Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mismanages process tokens, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows CSRSS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Sources

Microsoft Windows - CSRSS BaseSrvCheckVDM Session 0 Process Creation Privilege Escalation (MS16-048)Exploit
Google Security Research · windows · Apr 27, 2016

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