CVE-2016-7255—Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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2021-11-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2016-7255
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Win32k
Date Added:
2021-11-03
Due Date:
2022-05-03
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

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

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