CVE-2016-3340 in the critical feed json
The Common Log File System (CLFS) driver in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Wi…
published 2016-11-10 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-4372
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 12.6%
- EPSS 12.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 96%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Common Log File System (CLFS) driver in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0026, CVE-2016-3332, CVE-2016-3333, CVE-2016-3334, CVE-2016-3335, CVE-2016-3338, CVE-2016-3342, CVE-2016-3343, and CVE-2016-7184.
Exploit prediction
12.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-134
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1037252
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/94010
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-3340
- NVD CVE-2016-3340
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