Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Products
CVE-2016-0007

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows Rt
Windows 10
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 January 2016

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the sandbox implementation of multiple Microsoft Windows versions, where the mishandling of reparse points allows local users to execute crafted applications. This can lead to the escalation of user privileges, potentially enabling unauthorized access to system resources. This vulnerability spans various Windows platforms from Vista to Windows 10, highlighting the need for immediate updates to safeguard systems against exploitation.

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MS
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034645
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https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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