CVE-2016-0040
Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft · Windows
Vulnerability details
The kernel in Microsoft Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.
Added to CISA KEV: 2022-03-28
Ransomware campaign use: Unknown
CISA due date: 2022-04-18
Defensive guidance from CISA
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
This is the source's required-action field, not an independently validated patch procedure. Refer to the vendor for exact affected versions and fixes.
Source catalog date: 2026-11-06T19:44:45.1797Z · Last retrieved: 2026-11-06 21:02:26 UTC