What is CVE-2016-0040?

CVE-2016-0040 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2016-02-10.

Is CVE-2016-0040 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-0040 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-03-28), indicating it is being actively exploited. 30 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

Vulnerability in N/a

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."

EPSS: 0.773 (99.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

N/a — versions n/a

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on 2022-03-28. CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: 2022-04-18.

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

1034985 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
44586 (exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
MS16-014 (x_refsource_MS, vendor-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0040?: CVE-2016-0040 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2016-02-10.
Is CVE-2016-0040 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2016-0040 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-03-28), indicating it is being actively exploited. 30 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.