CVE-2016-3231 Information

Description

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.\

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Reference

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91116 http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036105 http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-372 https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-078

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction Required

LOW

Scope

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

Base Score

HIGH

Base Severity

7.8