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CVE-2016-7224

6.1 · MEDIUM

Virtual Hard Disk Driver in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 does not properly restrict access to fil…

Published Nov 10, 2016CWE-284EPSS 4.11%

Overview

CVE-2016-7224 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 10, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Virtual Hard Disk Driver in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, 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."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/94017Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1037248Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-138Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/40765/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/94017Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1037248Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-138Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/40765/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7224?

CVE-2016-7224 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 10, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-7224?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-7224?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-7224?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-7224 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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