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CVE-2016-7216


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."


Published

2016-11-10T06:59:29.563

Last Modified

2025-04-12T10:46:40.837

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.0: 5.5 (MEDIUM)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

  • Access Vector: LOCAL
  • Access Complexity: LOW
  • Authentication: NONE
  • Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
  • Integrity Impact: NONE
  • Availability Impact: NONE
Exploitability Score

3.9

Impact Score

2.9

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-200
    CWE-264

Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Operating System microsoft windows_7 * Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2008 * Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2008 r2 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_vista * Yes

References