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CVE-2016-0165

Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft Win32kOperating systems
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CVSS
7.8High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 22 Jun 2023CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)13.7%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 96% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline13 Jul 2023Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 12 Apr 2016, 23:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 1 Mar 2018Exploit code publicExploit-DB
  3. 22 Jun 2023Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 1

  • Local exploitMicrosoft Windows Kernel (7 x86) - Local Privilege Escalation (MS16-039) 1 Mar 2018Exploit-DB

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Description

Microsoft Win32k contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • n/aaffected: n/aCVE List

References 5