CVE-2016-7237

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

Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a crafted request, aka "Local Security Authority Subsystem Service Denial of Service Vulnerability."

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CVSS v3.x Details

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94040
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037249
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94040
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037249
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40744/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
63.9%
98th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

microsoft