CVE-2016-7225
Description
Virtual Hard Disk Driver in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 and Windows Server 2016 does not properly restrict access to files, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "VHD Driver 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 - VHDMP ZwDeleteFile Arbitrary File Deletion Privilege Escalation (MS16-138)
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| windows | - | affected | |
| windows | 1511 | affected | |
| windows | 1607 | affected | |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94016
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037248
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-138
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40764/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94016
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037248
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-138
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40764/
CWEs
CWE-284
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.