Is CVE-2016-0151 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-0151 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-10-22.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-0151?

CVE-2016-0151 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2016-0151?

Patch guidance is available from microsoft security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2016-0151.

Fix CVE-2016-0151 - HIGH microsoft windows 10 1507

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2016-0151?

6 products: microsoft windows 10 1507, microsoft windows 10 1511, microsoft windows 8.1, microsoft windows rt 8.1, microsoft windows server 2012, and 1 more.

Description

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."

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: NVD-CWE-noinfoCWE-269 · Improper Privilege Management

Metadata

Primary Vendor: MICROSOFT
Published: 4/12/2016
Last Modified: 10/22/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

microsoft : windows_10_1507microsoft : windows_10_1511microsoft : windows_8.1microsoft : windows_rt_8.1microsoft : windows_server_2012microsoft : windows_server_2012

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

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