What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-7225?

CVE-2016-7225 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-7225?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-7225. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.1%.

Windows 10 CVE-2016-7225

MEDIUM

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2016-11-10 secure@microsoft.com

Microsoft Authentication Bypass Windows 10 Windows Server 2016

6.1

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.1 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 10, 2016 - 06:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Virtual Hard Disk Driver in 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."

AnalysisAI

Virtual Hard Disk Driver in 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,. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. Virtual Hard Disk Driver in 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." Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.