CVE-2016-0014
First published: Wed Jan 13 2016(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandle DLL loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "DLL Loading Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0014?
CVE-2016-0014 has a high severity rating as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0014?
To fix CVE-2016-0014, users should apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2016-0014?
CVE-2016-0014 affects Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various versions of Windows Server.
Can CVE-2016-0014 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-0014 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-0014 enable?
CVE-2016-0014 enables privilege escalation attacks through improper handling of DLL loading.
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