CVE-2016-7216 Information

Description

The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 and Windows 7 SP1 mishandles permissions which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application aka \Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.\

CVSS Vector

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

Reference

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94048 http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037253 https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-139 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40766/

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction Required

LOW

Scope

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

NONE

Base Score

NONE

Base Severity

5.5