CVE-2016-3231

High

Published: 16/06/2016(UTC)Translated: 15/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

The Standard Collector service in Windows Diagnostics Hub mishandles library loading, allowing local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation by local users, posing a threat to system integrity.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the operating system to the latest version to patch this vulnerability and restrict access to the Standard Collector service.

Other vulnerabilities in Windows Diagnostics Hub

CVE-2016-7188High
The Standard Collector Service in Windows Diagnostics Hub in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 mishandles library loading, allowing local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Original NVD description (English source)

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."