Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1511 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035529Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035532Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-03PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44480/ProductThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035529Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035532Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-03PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44480/ProductThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-0165?
CVE-2016-0165 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 all...
How severe is CVE-2016-0165?
CVE-2016-0165 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0165?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1511, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1.