CVE-2016-7188 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can gain elevated privileges on Windows 10 by exploiting a library loading flaw in the Diagnostics Hub 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-2016-7188?
CVE-2016-7188 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 14 Oct 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 in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 mishandles library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Diagnostics Hub Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7188?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7188?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7188 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-7188 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-7188 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-2c5g-wfw7-9g8c.