Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Kernel Drivers
CVE-2016-7255
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 10 November 2016
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What is CVE-2016-7255?
A vulnerability exists in the Windows kernel-mode drivers that could allow local users to elevate their privileges through a specifically crafted application. This affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, enabling unauthorized access and exploitation of system-level functionalities. Mitigation strategies should be implemented immediately to protect against potential attacks exploiting this flaw.
CISA has reported CVE-2016-7255
CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2016-7255 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace
The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
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EPSS Score
89% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
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CISA Reported
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Public PoC available
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Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved