Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a local privilege-escalation flaw in Microsoft's Virtual Hard Disk Driver affecting Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and Windows Server 2016. A user already able to run a crafted application could gain higher privileges. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows 10 builds and Windows Server 2016 systems missing the MS16-138 security update. Internet exposure alone is not enough; local code execution is required. Treat this as high priority for legacy Windows estates. It is not a remote entry-point issue, but it can turn limited local access into greater system control. Mitigation focus: Apply the Microsoft MS16-138 security update where applicable.; Prioritize legacy Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 assets.; Restrict untrusted local application execution on affected endpoints..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS16-138CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- 40763CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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