CVE-2016-0151Microsoft Windows CSRSS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

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."

7.8 HIGHEPSS 62.82%⚡ Known Exploited (CISA KEV)NVD: Analyzed

Last updated: 2026-06-17 00:37 UTC

OverviewCVSS details

7.8HIGHCVSS 3.1

Score source: NVD
NVD status: Analyzed
Published: Apr 12, 2016
Assigner: microsoft

Affected

windows 10 1507 (microsoft)

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Exploitation

Public exploit: Yes · 1 reference
CISA KEV: Listed · Mar 28, 2022
KEV due date: Apr 18, 2022
Ransomware use: Known
SSVC: Exploitation active · Automatable no · Impact total

EPSS · FIRST, scored Nov 7

62.82%chance of exploitation in 30 days

Higher than 99.20% of CVEs

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

7.8High

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

Attack vector: Local
Attack complexity: Low
Privileges required: None
User interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality impact: High
Integrity impact: High
Availability impact: High

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

7.2High

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack vector: Local
Attack complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality impact: Complete
Integrity impact: Complete
Availability impact: Complete

NVD status: Analyzed

Overview Affected Products References

NVD CVE.org

Overview

Severity

Score	Severity	Version	Vector String
7.8	HIGH	3.1NVD	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
7.2	HIGH	2.0NVD	AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CISA required action

⚡ Known exploited · remediation due Apr 18, 2022

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Details

CVE ID: CVE-2016-0151
Status: Analyzed
Assigner (CNA): microsoft
Published: Apr 12, 2016
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:37 UTC
Weaknesses: CWE-269
CWE-264

Sources

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