CISA KEV · Known exploitedHigh

CVE-2016-0151

Microsoft Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS)

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
7.8
EPSS
63.2%
99.1% percentile
CISA KEV
Listed
Published
2016.04.13
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Immediate review

CISA has listed this vulnerability in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Known exploitationConfirmed by CISA KEV
Exploit probability63.2%
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

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."

Affected product and versions

Product
Microsoft Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS)
Affected versions
r2
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Due date: 2022.04.18
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Microsoft Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-264, CWE-269
KEV added
2022.03.28
Ransomware use
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