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CVE-2016-7226

MediumPublished

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...

Published: Nov 10, 2016
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: microsoft
Evidence observed: Nov 15, 2016

Primary CVSS

6.1/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 3.0

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

5.2%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 92.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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."

Sources

Microsoft Windows - VHDMP Arbitrary File Creation Privilege Escalation (MS16-138)Exploit
Google Security Research · windows · Nov 15, 2016

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