CVE-2016-7260: High severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Dec 20, 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

Dec 20, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:54 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:54 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7260?

CVE-2016-7260 has a severity rating of Important as it allows local users to elevate their privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7260?

To fix CVE-2016-7260, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2016-7260?

CVE-2016-7260 affects Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (various builds), Windows Server 2008 SP2, and later versions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7260?

CVE-2016-7260 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the kernel-mode drivers of Windows.

Can CVE-2016-7260 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2016-7260 can only be exploited locally by a user with access to the system.