CVE-2016-0018

Description

Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandle DLL loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "DLL Loading Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 6.82% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-007 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034661 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0018?
CVE-2016-0018 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-0018?
To fix CVE-2016-0018, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-0018 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-0018 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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