6.1
MEDIUM
CVE-2016-7223
Microsoft Virtual Hard Disk Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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."

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 10, 2016, 6:59 a.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 12, 2018, 10:14 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

4.2

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2016-7223 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Microsoft windows_10
2 Microsoft windows_8.1
3 Microsoft windows_rt_8.1
4 Microsoft windows_server_2012
5 Microsoft windows_server_2016
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2016-7223.

URL Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94003
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037248
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-138

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2016-7223 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2016-7223 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Oct. 12, 2018

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Reference http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS16-138 [Patch, Vendor Advisory]
    Added Reference https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-138 [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jul. 28, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037248 [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 28, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94003 [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Translated by [email protected]

    Nov. 10, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 10, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1511:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N)
    Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
    Changed Reference Type http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS16-138 No Types Assigned http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS16-138 Vendor Advisory, Patch
    Added CWE CWE-284
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 10, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1511:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N)
    Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
    Changed Reference Type http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS16-138 Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS16-138 Patch, Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE CWE-284
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2016-7223 is associated with the following CWEs:

Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.04 }} -0.00%

score

0.07526

percentile

CVSS30 - Vulnerability Scoring System
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability