MS16-139: Description of the security update for Windows kernel: November 8, 2016

This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker runs a specially crafted application to access sensitive information. A locally authenticated attacker could try to exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application. By using this method, an attacker can gain access to information that's not intended to be available to the user. 

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-139.