CVE-2016-7246

Name: CVE-2016-7246
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-10T06:59:59.753+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7246 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 3.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.02%

85.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—

References

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

Timeline

Published: Nov 10, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7246?

How severe is CVE-2016-7246?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7246 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7246?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-7246?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST