CVE-2016-7188

Name: CVE-2016-7188
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-14T02:59:34.917+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7188 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Standard Collector Service in Windows Diagnostics Hub in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 mishandles library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Diagnostics Hub Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 3.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Standard Collector Service in Windows Diagnostics Hub in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 mishandles library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Diagnostics Hub Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.66%

88.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7188?

How severe is CVE-2016-7188?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7188 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7188?

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Source: NVD / NIST