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 7.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034985Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-014Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44586/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034985Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-014Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44586/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-0040US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Feb 10, 2016
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- Added to CISA KEV
- Mar 28, 2022
- NVD status
- Analyzed