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CVE-2016-0165 Details
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.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 10, 2025Exploitation: ActiveAutomatable: NoTechnical Impact: Total
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-0165 | CISA-ADP | US Government Resource |
| https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-039 | CVE | PatchVendor Advisory |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44480/ | CVE | ProductThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035529 | CVE | Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035532 | CVE | Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-039 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44480/ | [email protected] | ProductThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035529 | [email protected] | Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035532 | [email protected] | Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.
| Vulnerability Name | Date Added | Due Date | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | Jun 22, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-noinfo | Insufficient Information to Classify Weakness | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft windows 10 1507 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows 10 1511 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows 7 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows 8.1 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows rt 8.1 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows server 2008 | r2 sp1 |
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| microsoft windows server 2012 | r2 |
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| microsoft windows vista | All versions |
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Change History
19 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 22, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 10, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 12, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 25, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Dec 3, 2016 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 4, 2016 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 29, 2016 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 14, 2016 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 14, 2016 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |