CVE-2016-7255 — Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Known ransomware use CISA KEV listed Added November 3, 2021 Remediate by May 3, 2022

Description

Microsoft Win32k kernel-mode driver fails to properly handle objects in memory which allows for privilege escalation. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to run code in kernel mode.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7255

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