CVE-2016-7222

HIGH

Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 - Local Privilege Escalation via Task Scheduler UNC Pathname

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Task Scheduler in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted UNC pathname in a task, aka "Task Scheduler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037241
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94023

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0128
EPSS Percentile 67.1%
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-254 CWE-264
Status published
Products (4)
microsoft/windows_10
microsoft/windows_10 1511
microsoft/windows_10 1607
microsoft/windows_server_2016
Published Nov 10, 2016
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026