CVE-2016-7215: High severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Nov 10, 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, 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."

Affected Software

12 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Nov 10, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:16 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:16 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7215?

CVE-2016-7215 has been classified with a high severity level due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7215?

To fix CVE-2016-7215, ensure that your system is updated with the latest patches from Microsoft that address this vulnerability.

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2016-7215?

CVE-2016-7215 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows including Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server editions.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2016-7215?

CVE-2016-7215 can be exploited through a crafted application that local users can run to gain higher privileges.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-7215?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-7215 other than applying the recommended Microsoft patches.