Microsoft · Windows Server 2016 · CVE-2016-7259
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows 10 versions Gold, 1511, and 1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
**Description**
The issue allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application. An elevation-of-privilege vulnerability exists, enabling attackers to affect the system.
**Recommendations**
For Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows 8.1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows RT 8.1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows 10 versions Gold, 1511, and 1607, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2016, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.