CVE-2016-7216

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008
Windows Vista
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2016

Summary

The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 mishandles permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94048
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037253
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database
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