CVE-2016-7211

The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of...

CVE-2016-7211

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Microsoft Win32k Elevation of Privilege (MS16-123: CVE-2016-7211)

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability is caused when the Windows kernel-mode driver fails to properly handle objects in memory. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application...

Microsoft Windows Kernel 'Win32k.sys' CVE-2016-7211 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description Microsoft Windows is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability that occurs in the Windows kernel. A local attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode with elevated privileges. Technologies Affected Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit...