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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 Vu...

HighCVSS 7.8 EPSS 24.3% CISA KEV added 2022-03-28 · due 2022-04-18 Exploited in the wild Framework module Public exploit
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Exploit status
Exploited in the wild (confirmed)
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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."

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date added
2022-03-28
Due date (FCEB)
2022-04-18
Ransomware use
Unknown

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Microsoft windows 7 All versions No fix listed
Microsoft windows server 2008 All versions No fix listed
Microsoft windows server 2008 = r2-sp1 No fix listed
Microsoft windows vista All versions No fix listed

References

  • 1034985 broken-link third-party-advisory vdb-entry
  • MS16-014 patch vendor-advisory
  • 44586 exploit third-party-advisory vdb-entry
  • www.cisa.gov government-resource us-government-resource