CVE

CVE-2016-0040

Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft · Windows

Date added (CISA)

2022-03-28

Remediation due

2022-04-18

Known ransomware use

Not indicated

Remediation priority

P2 — past CISA due date

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.