CVE-2016-7255
Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
⚠ KEVEPSS 81.0%
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.
How to fix CVE-2016-7255
No package mapping is available — consult the references below for vendor-specific guidance.
Is CVE-2016-7255 being exploited?
Yes — CVE-2016-7255 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Patch immediately.
Affected packages (0)
No package mapping in OSV.