CVE-2016-7246

The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 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 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

• CWE-264

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94063Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037251
• http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-594Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-135
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94063Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037251
• http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-594Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-135

Published

Nov 10, 2016

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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