The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7; Windows 8; Windows 10 Gold 1511 and 1607; Windows RT 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; and Windows Server 2016 does not properly enforce permissions which allows local users to spoof processes spoof inter-process communication or cause a denial of service via a crafted application aka \Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.\