CVE-2016-7188

7.8 HIGH
Published: October 14, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

The Standard Collector Service in Windows Diagnostics Hub in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 mishandles library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Diagnostics Hub Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93359
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036997
Source: secure@microsoft.com
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-125
Source: secure@microsoft.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40562/
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93359
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036997
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-125
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40562/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
3.7%
88th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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