ID:433 - Exploit for Privilege escalation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2016-7185

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:433 - Exploit for Privilege escalation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2016-7185

ID:433 - Exploit for Privilege escalation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2016-7185

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU977
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7185
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists due to boundary error when handling crafted input. By using an application that is designed to submit a malicious input, attacker can obtain root privileges on the affected system that allows him to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in complete vulnerable system compromise.

Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official patch addressing the vulnerability.