CVE-2016-0040 - Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Project:Microsoft
Product:Windows
Date Added:2022-03-28Due Date:2022-04-18
Vulnerability Name
Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Unknown
Action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Additional Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0040