CVE-2016-0040
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CVE-2016-0040 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.". CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 24.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions | Sp2 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034985Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-014Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44586/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034985Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-014Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44586/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-0040US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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