Security Advisory

CVE-2016-7216

5.5
MEDIUM

Vulnerability Description

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."
Published Date November 10, 2016
Official Source NIST NVD Advisory