Vulnerability Description
The Graphics Component in 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 allows 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 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.quarkslab.com/cve-2016-7259-an-empty-file-into-the-blue.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140172/Microsoft-Windows-Type-1-Font-Proces
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539919/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94771
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037452
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-15
- http://blog.quarkslab.com/cve-2016-7259-an-empty-file-into-the-blue.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140172/Microsoft-Windows-Type-1-Font-Proces
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539919/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94771
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037452
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-15
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7259?
CVE-2016-7259 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The Graphics Component in 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, Windo...
How severe is CVE-2016-7259?
CVE-2016-7259 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-2016-7259?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.