Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-3231
The Standard Collector service in Windows Diagnostics Hub mishandles library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Diagnostics Hub Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2016-3231
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_diagnostics_hub:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-3231
0.05%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 18 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-3231
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-3231
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-3231
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036105
Windows Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service Input Validation Flaw Lets Local Users Obtain System Privileges - SecurityTracker
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91116
Microsoft Windows Diagnostics Hub CVE-2016-3231 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-078
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-078 - Important | Microsoft Docs
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-372
ZDI-16-372 | Zero Day Initiative
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