Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
CVE-2016-0016

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

This vulnerability arises from the improper handling of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) loading within Microsoft Windows operating systems. Local users can exploit this issue by running a specially crafted application, which may lead to unauthorized privilege escalation. It affects multiple versions of Windows, including Vista, various Server editions, and Windows 7 through 10. Users are advised to apply security updates as recommended by Microsoft to mitigate this risk.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39233/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MS
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034661
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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