CVE-2016-0040

HighCVSS 7.8/10Known exploited (CISA KEV)Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Feb 10, 2016
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
Added to CISA KEV: Mar 28, 2022
NVD status: Analyzed

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