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."
References
| Link | Resource |
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| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034985 | Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-014 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44586/ | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034985 | Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-014 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44586/ | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-0040 |
Configurations
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Information
Published : 2016-02-10 11:59
Updated : 2025-10-22 00:15
NVD link : CVE-2016-0040
Mitre link : CVE-2016-0040
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-0040
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Products Affected
microsoft
- windows_vista
- windows_server_2008
- windows_7
CWE