Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandle DLL loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "DLL Loading Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034661Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-00PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034661Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-00PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-0018?
CVE-2016-0018 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandle DLL loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka ...
How severe is CVE-2016-0018?
CVE-2016-0018 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0018?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.