CVE-2016-7188 json
The Standard Collector Service in Windows Diagnostics Hub in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 mishandles library loading, which al…
published 2016-10-14 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-8056
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.7%
- EPSS 3.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 89%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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."
Timeline
- Published
- First public exploit (EDB-40562)
Exploit prediction
3.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-40562 Microsoft Windows Diagnostics Hub - DLL Load Privilege Escalation (MS16-125) local, 2016-10-17
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/40562/
exploit
-
docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-125
vendor-advisory
-
securitytracker.com
/id/1036997
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/93359
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-7188
- NVD CVE-2016-7188
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