CVE-2016-0167: Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Tue Apr 12 2016(Updated: )
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-2016-0165.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Win32k | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1511 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| =sp1 | ||
| =sp2 | ||
| =r2-sp1 | ||
| =r2 | ||
| =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0167?
CVE-2016-0167 has a severity rating of important in Microsoft’s security updates.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0167?
To fix CVE-2016-0167, apply the patches provided in the Microsoft security updates for affected systems.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2016-0167?
CVE-2016-0167 affects multiple Windows versions, including Vista SP2, 7 SP1, 8.1, and various iterations of Windows 10 and Server 2008.
Can CVE-2016-0167 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2016-0167 can only be exploited locally by authenticated users.
What are the implications of CVE-2016-0167 on my system?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-0167 allows local users to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising system security.
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