VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2016-7216
CVSS score5.5 MEDIUM
EPSS probability4.14%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2016-11-10
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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."
Weakness classification
- CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor