# CVE-2016-7258: The kernel in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 and Windows Server 2016 mishandles page-fault system calls, which allows local users

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2016-12-20 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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."

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037453
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-152
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94736

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