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5.5

Windows Vista/Server 2008/7 allow local privilege escalation

CVE-2016-7216 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The core operating system component in Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 does not correctly check user rights. A regular user who runs a specially crafted program can increase their access level to that of an administrator. Apply the latest Microsoft security updates for these Windows versions as soon as possible to close the gap.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft windows_7 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_server_2008 r2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_vista All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
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, a...
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."
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
4% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published10 Nov 2016
Updated25 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-7216 · NVD
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