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CVE-2016-0040

Known Exploited (CISA KEV)HIGH
7.8
CVSS Severity Score
EPSS Score28.6600%
EPSS Percentile96.31th
PublishedFeb 10, 2016
Last ModifiedApr 22, 2026

Vulnerability 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."

Affected Platforms (CPE)

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Microsoft

Windows 7

All versions
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Microsoft

Windows Server 2008

All versions
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Microsoft

Windows Server 2008

= r2
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Microsoft

Windows Vista

All versions

References & Advisories

🔗 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/
🔗 https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-0040

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