CVE-2016-7220 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can obtain sensitive information from Virtual Secure Mode in Windows 10 using a crafted application.
- 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-2016-7220?
CVE-2016-7220 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 10 Nov 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Virtual Secure Mode in Microsoft Windows 10 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka "Virtual Secure Mode Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7220?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7220?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7220 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-7220 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7220 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-qmgc-g2vg-h34m.