CVE-2016-0006

7.3 HIGH
Published: January 13, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

The sandbox implementation in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandles reparse points, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Mount Point Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0007.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79882
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034645
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-008
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39311/
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79882
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034645
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-008
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39311/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
5.2%
90th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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