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5.5

Windows 10 and Server 2016 may leak process data

CVE-2016-7258 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The core operating system in Windows 10 (versions Gold, 1511, 1607) and Windows Server 2016 can mistakenly share memory details when a program triggers a page fault. This could let a local user running a specially crafted program view sensitive information from other running applications. Apply the latest Microsoft security updates to fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft windows_10 1511
1607
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_server_2016 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 and Windows Server 2016 mishandles page-fault system calls, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from arbitrary processes...
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 and Windows Server 2016 mishandles page-fault system calls, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from arbitrary processes via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Memory Address Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published20 Dec 2016
Updated30 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-7258 · NVD
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