Vulnerability Details CVE-2016-0040
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."
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score
EPSS Score 0.722
EPSS Ranking 98.7%
CVSS Severity
CVSS v3 Score 7.8
CVSS v2 Score 7.2
Proposed Action
The kernel in Microsoft Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.
Ransomware Campaign
Unknown
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034985
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-014
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44586/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034985
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-014
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44586/
Products affected by CVE-2016-0040
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-