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CVE-2016-7216
MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-11-10T06:59:29.563 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:52:48.180

Summary

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."

Affected products

microsoft — windows_7

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References

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