CVE-2016-7295: Infoleak

Published Dec 20, 2016

Updated

The Common Log File System (CLFS) driver 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 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted application, aka "Windows Common Log File System Driver Information Disclosure 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-2016-7295?

CVE-2016-7295 is rated as important, indicating a significant risk to systems.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7295?

To fix CVE-2016-7295, apply the security update provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-7295?

CVE-2016-7295 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various Windows Server versions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7295?

CVE-2016-7295 is a local information disclosure vulnerability that can allow users to access sensitive information.

Can CVE-2016-7295 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2016-7295 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.