CVE-2016-0167
HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
Description
The kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0143 and CVE-2016-0165.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Win32k
PublishedApr 12, 2016
First seenApr 12, 2016
Added to KEVNov 3, 2021
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: May 3, 2022Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft windows_10_1507 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_10_1511 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_7 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_8.1 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_rt_8.1 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_server_2008 | No range specified, r2 | — |
| microsoft windows_server_2012 | No range specified, r2 | — |
| microsoft windows_vista | No range specified | — |
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