CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-7260

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows allow local users to gain elevated privileges via a crafted application. This affects multiple versions of Windows, including Vista, 7, 8.1, 10, and Windows Server.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to the system and data, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest versions and implement appropriate security measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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 data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS