CVE-2016-0167 — Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2016-0167: Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Microsoft |
| Product | Win32k |
| Date added | 2021-11-03 |
| Due date | 2022-05-03 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Known |
Description
Microsoft Win32k contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation via a crafted application
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0167
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0167
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog