Public exploit available
Public proof-of-concept or exploit code exists (ExploitDB / Metasploit / Nuclei).

CVE-2016-7226 — Improper Access Control in Microsoft Windows 10

CWE-284 — Improper Access Control5 documents5 sources
Severity
6.1MEDIUMNVD
EPSS
1.1%
top 22.02%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
PoC available
Public exploit / PoC exists
Affected products
8
Microsoft Windows 10Msrc Windows 10 FOR 32-bit SystemsMsrc Windows 10 FOR X64-based Systems+5 more
Timeline
PublishedNov 10
Latest updateMay 14

Description

Virtual Hard Disk Driver in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 and Windows Server 2016 does not properly restrict access to files, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "VHD Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:NExploitability: 1.8 | Impact: 4.2

Affected Packages8 packages

🔴Vulnerability Details

1
GHSA
GHSA-g7hh-vx9m-wv6c: Virtual Hard Disk Driver in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 and Windows Server 2016 does not properly restrict access to files, which allows local use↗2022-05-14
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💥Exploits & PoCs

1
Exploit-DB
Microsoft Windows - VHDMP Arbitrary File Creation Privilege Escalation (MS16-138)↗2016-11-15
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📋Vendor Advisories

1
Microsoft
VHD Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability↗2016-11-08
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🕵️Threat Intelligence

1
Zscaler
Zscaler found Multiple Security Vulnerabilities | 11-08-2016↗
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