Vulnerability identifier: #VU979

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7188

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain elevated privileges on the target system.
The weakness exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input by the Windows Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service. By executing a crafted application and causing unsecure library loading attackers can obtain root privileges on the affected system that allows them to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
Succesful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in complete vulnerable system compromise.

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

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10

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External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS16-125

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.