Is CVE-2016-0040 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-0040 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-10-22.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-0040?

CVE-2016-0040 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2016-0040?

Patch guidance is available from microsoft security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2016-0040.

Fix CVE-2016-0040 - HIGH microsoft windows 7

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2016-0040?

4 products: microsoft windows 7, microsoft windows server 2008, microsoft windows server 2008, microsoft windows vista.

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: NVD-CWE-noinfo

Metadata

Primary Vendor: MICROSOFT
Published: 2/10/2016
Last Modified: 10/22/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

microsoft : windows_7microsoft : windows_server_2008microsoft : windows_server_2008microsoft : windows_vista

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

View on NIST NVD