CVE-2016-7292: High severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Dec 20, 2016

Updated

The Installer 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 mishandles library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Installer 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=gold

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-2016-7292?

CVE-2016-7292 is classified as important in severity due to its potential to allow local users to escalate privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7292?

To fix CVE-2016-7292, apply the Microsoft security update released in November 2016 that addresses the vulnerability.

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2016-7292?

CVE-2016-7292 affects multiple operating systems, including Windows Vista, 7, 8.1, 10, and various Server editions.

Can CVE-2016-7292 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2016-7292 requires local access, meaning an attacker must have local user privileges to exploit the vulnerability.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2016-7292?

CVE-2016-7292 is associated with privilege escalation attacks that exploit improper library loading.