Windows Server 2012
CVE-2016-3232
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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1DescriptionCVE.org
The Virtual PCI (VPCI) virtual service provider in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from uninitialized memory locations via a crafted application, aka "Windows Virtual PCI Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
AnalysisAI
The Virtual PCI (VPCI) virtual service provider in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from uninitialized memory locations via a crafted. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 16.8% and no vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. The Virtual PCI (VPCI) virtual service provider in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from uninitialized memory locations via a crafted application, aka "Windows Virtual PCI Information Disclosure Vulnerability." Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2012.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
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