MS16-123 - Important: Security Update for Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers (3192892) - Version: 3.0

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MS16-123 - Important: Security Update for Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers (3192892) - Version: 3.0

 

Severity Rating: Important

Revision Note: V3.0 (September 12, 2017): Revised the Affected Software table to include Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems because they are affected by CVE-2016-3376. Consumers using Windows 10 are automatically protected. Microsoft recommends that enterprise customers running Windows 10 Version 1703 ensure they have update 4038788 installed to be protected from this vulnerability.

Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The more severe of the vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to an affected system and runs a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerabilities and take control of an affected system.

 

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