What is the severity of CVE-2016-7211?

CVE-2016-7211 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7211?

To resolve CVE-2016-7211, apply the security updates released by Microsoft as part of their MS16-123 bulletin.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-7211?

CVE-2016-7211 affects several Microsoft Windows versions including Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, 10, and various Windows Server editions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7211?

CVE-2016-7211 is a kernel-mode driver vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges.

Can CVE-2016-7211 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2016-7211 requires local access for exploitation, making it a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-7211

high

7.3

CWE

264

14/10/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7211

First published: Fri Oct 14 2016(Updated: )

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, and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3266, CVE-2016-3376, and CVE-2016-7185.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10	=1511
Microsoft Windows 10	=1607
Microsoft Windows 7	=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64	=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista	=sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7211?
CVE-2016-7211 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7211?
To resolve CVE-2016-7211, apply the security updates released by Microsoft as part of their MS16-123 bulletin.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-7211?
CVE-2016-7211 affects several Microsoft Windows versions including Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, 10, and various Windows Server editions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7211?
CVE-2016-7211 is a kernel-mode driver vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
Can CVE-2016-7211 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2016-7211 requires local access for exploitation, making it a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7211?
CVE-2016-7211 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7211?
To resolve CVE-2016-7211, apply the security updates released by Microsoft as part of their MS16-123 bulletin.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-7211?
CVE-2016-7211 affects several Microsoft Windows versions including Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, 10, and various Windows Server editions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7211?
CVE-2016-7211 is a kernel-mode driver vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
Can CVE-2016-7211 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2016-7211 requires local access for exploitation, making it a local privilege escalation vulnerability.