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CVE-2016-7222

Task Scheduler in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 and Windows Server 2...

High CVSS 7.8

Overview

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."

CWE: CWE-254 Published: 2016-11-10T06:59:34.720
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 7.8 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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