CVE-2016-3231

HIGH

Windows Diagnostics Hub - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

The Standard Collector service in Windows Diagnostics Hub mishandles library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Diagnostics Hub Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036105
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-372
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91116

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0202
EPSS Percentile 79.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-19
Status published
Products (1)
microsoft/windows_diagnostics_hub
Published Jun 16, 2016
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026