Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-7260
The kernel-mode drivers 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 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2016-7260
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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-2016-7260
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 8 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-7260
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
|
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-2016-7260
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-7260
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037452
Windows Kernel Object Memory Handling Flaws Lets Local Users Obtain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94785
Microsoft Windows Kernel 'Win32k.sys' CVE-2016-7260 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-151
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-151 - Important | Microsoft Docs
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