CVE-2016-3256

5.0 mediumEPSS 4.9%

Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to bypass the Secure Kernel Mode protection mechanism and obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka "Windows Secure Kernel Mode Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Severity

CVSS 3.0

5.0 medium

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS: 4.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 92% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-31)
CWE: CWE-200
Published: 2016-07-13
Modified: 2026-06-17
Record from: the NVD, synced 2026-10-19

Affected

microsoft:windows_10

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91590
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036287
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-089
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91590
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036287

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