CVE-2016-0165
Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Win32k, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Jul 13, 2023.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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-2016-0167.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Win32k | Microsoft | KEV |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Version details have not been published yet.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2016-0165 scored CVSS 7.8: Microsoft Win32k, Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched Win32k systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2016-0165: Microsoft Win32k, Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Microsoft Win32k. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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