CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-7246

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows allow local users to gain elevated privileges via a crafted application, known as 'Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized system access and execution of malicious code with elevated privileges, posing a significant security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest versions and apply relevant security patches to mitigate the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 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 data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS