CVE-2016-7216 (GCVE-0-2016-7216)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2016-11-10 06:16 – Updated: 2024-08-06 01:57
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
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."
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
4 references
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|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94048 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037253 | vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK |
| https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates… | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MS |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40766/ | exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB |
Date Public
2016-11-08 00:00
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