CVE-2016-0040 — Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
2022-03-28 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] The kernel in Microsoft Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.
> AFFECTED SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| CWE | CWE-264 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2016-0040 |
| Date Added | 2022-03-28 |
| Due Date | 2022-04-18 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Unknown |
> MITIGATION
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Due Date: 2022-04-18