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CVE-2016-7259

7.8 · HIGH

The Graphics Component in 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, Wi…

Published Dec 20, 2016CWE-19EPSS 2.14%

Overview

CVE-2016-7259 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 20, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Graphics Component in 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, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k 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

Refblog.quarkslab.com/cve-2016-7259-an-empty-file-into-the-blue.htmlRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/140172/Microsoft-Windows-Type-1-Font-Processing-Privilege-Escalation.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539919/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/94771Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1037452Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-151Refblog.quarkslab.com/cve-2016-7259-an-empty-file-into-the-blue.htmlRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/140172/Microsoft-Windows-Type-1-Font-Processing-Privilege-Escalation.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539919/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/94771

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7259?

CVE-2016-7259 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 20, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-7259?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-7259?

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-2016-7259?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-7259 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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