CVE-2016-0040
Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
24.6%
p98
KEV
YES
Mar 28, 2022
Exploit Today
79
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
24.6%EPSS · 30 days24.6%
2026-06-302026-07-16
Product
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Mar 28, 2022
Remediate by
Apr 18, 2022
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0040
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