Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-7224
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."
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2016-7224
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1511:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-7224
1.28%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 78 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-7224
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.6
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
3.9
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4.9
|
NIST | |
|
6.1
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N |
1.8
|
4.2
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-7224
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The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-7224
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-138
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-138 - Important | Microsoft Docs
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94017
Microsoft Windows CVE-2016-7224 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40765/
Microsoft Windows - VHDMP Arbitrary Physical Disk Cloning Privilege Escalation (MS16-138)
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037248
Microsoft Virtual Hard Disk Driver Lets Local Users Modify Restricted Files to Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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