CVE-2016-0040

Known Exploited Public Exploit

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."

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 77.93% Top 5%

KEV Since

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034985	vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44586/	exploit vdb entry third party advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-014	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0040?: CVE-2016-0040 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-0040?: To fix CVE-2016-0040, 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-2016-0040 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2016-0040 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~78% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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