CVE-2016-3231

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."

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.17% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-078 vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036105 vdb entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-372
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91116 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3231?
CVE-2016-3231 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-3231?
To fix CVE-2016-3231, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-3231 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-3231 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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