# CVE-2016-7225: Virtual Hard Disk Driver in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 and Windows Server 2016 does not properly restrict access to files, which allows

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2016-11-10 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Virtual Hard Disk Driver in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 and Windows Server 2016 does not properly restrict access to files, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "VHD Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037248
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-138
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94016
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40764/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40764

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