High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Jun 16, 2016· Updated May 6, 2026

CVE-2016-3231

Description

The Standard Collector service in Windows Diagnostics Hub mishandles library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Diagnostics Hub Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Patches

No patches discovered yet.

Vulnerability mechanics

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References

www.securityfocus.com/bid/91116nvd
www.securitytracker.com/id/1036105nvd
www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-372nvd
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-078nvd

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