CVE-2016-7216
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."
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Microsoft Windows Kernel - Registry Hive Loading 'nt!RtlEqualSid' Out-of-Bounds Read (MS16-138)
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| windows | affected | | |
| windows | r2 | affected | |
References
- 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/
- 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/
CWEs
CWE-200 CWE-264
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.