CVE-2016-7216

5.5 MEDIUM
Published: November 10, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

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."

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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:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94048
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037253
Source: secure@microsoft.com
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-139
Source: secure@microsoft.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40766/
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94048
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037253
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-139
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40766/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.8%
86th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200 CWE-264

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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