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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-7215

high

7.8

CWE

264

10/11/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7215

First published: Thu 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."

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 Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Vista	=sp2

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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.

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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.