CVE-2016-3231 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can gain elevated privileges by exploiting improper library loading in the Windows Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-3231?
CVE-2016-3231 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jun 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Standard Collector service in Windows Diagnostics Hub mishandles library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Diagnostics Hub Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-19
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3231?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Diagnostics Hub.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3231?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3231 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-3231 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3231 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fpx8-9h4m-f4m7.