CVE-2016-7247

Name: CVE-2016-7247
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-10T07:00:00.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7247 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allow physically proximate attackers to bypass the Secure Boot protection mechanism via a crafted boot policy, aka "Secure Boot Component Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 6.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allow physically proximate attackers to bypass the Secure Boot protection mechanism via a crafted boot policy, aka "Secure Boot Component Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.20%

92.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7247?

How severe is CVE-2016-7247?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7247 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7247?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST