CVE-2016-0167

Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft Win32kOperating systems

CVSS

7.8High

ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 3 Nov 2021. Known ransomware useCISA KEV

Exploit odds (EPSS)5.68%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS

Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below

Federal deadline3 May 2022Remediation 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.

Microsoft Win32k contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation via a crafted application

Text from CVE List