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CVE-2016-7216

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CVE-2016-7216

Published: Nov 10, 2016

Modified: Aug 6, 2024

PUBLISHED

Description

The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 mishandles permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

VendorProductVersions

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affected
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References

94048
vdb-entry
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1037253
vdb-entry
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MS16-139
vendor-advisory
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40766
exploit
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