CVE-2016-7218

Description

Bowser.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka "Windows Bowser.sys Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.43% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94004 vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037251 vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-135 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7218?
CVE-2016-7218 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-7218?
To fix CVE-2016-7218, 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-2016-7218 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-7218 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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