Vulnerability Description
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."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1511 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
References
- http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/one-bit-rule-system-aBroken Link
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140468/Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-win32k.sys-ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94064Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037251Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-13PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/mwrlabs/CVE-2016-7255ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://securingtomorrow.mcafee.com/mcafee-labs/digging-windows-kernel-privilegeBroken Link
- https://security.googleblog.com/2016/10/disclosing-vulnerabilities-to-protect.htThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40745/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40823/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41015/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/one-bit-rule-system-aBroken Link
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140468/Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-win32k.sys-ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94064Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037251Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7255?
CVE-2016-7255 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2016-7255?
CVE-2016-7255 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7255?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1511, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1.