Microsoft Win32k Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2016-3266)
Publish date: October 12, 2016
Severity: CRITICAL
DESCRIPTION
A local privilege escalation vulnerability was discovered within the Win32k-GDI component of Microsoft Windows. It can be triggered locally by manipulating the graphics properties of a window. Successful exploitation of this issue might lead to a malicious user elevating his user privileges in a vulnerable system.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1007975
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