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CVE-2016-0151

Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS): Microsoft Windows CSRSS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Microsoft Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS)
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CVSS
7.8High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 28 Mar 2022. Known ransomware useCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)62.9%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline18 Apr 2022Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 12 Apr 2016, 23:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 27 Apr 2016Exploit code publicExploit-DB
  3. 28 Mar 2022Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 1

  • Dos exploitMicrosoft Windows - CSRSS BaseSrvCheckVDM Session 0 Process Creation Privilege Escalation (MS16-048) 27 Apr 2016Exploit-DB

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Description

The Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft mismanages process tokens, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • n/aaffected: n/aCVE List

References 4