cve/2016/CVE-2016-7216.md

### [CVE-2016-7216](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-7216)
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### Description

The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 mishandles permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

### POC

#### Reference
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40766/

#### Github
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