CVE-2016-7224

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

Virtual Hard Disk Driver in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 does not properly restrict access to files, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "VHD Driver 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:L/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94017
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037248
Source: secure@microsoft.com
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-138
Source: secure@microsoft.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40765/
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94017
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037248
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-138
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40765/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.1%
78th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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