CVE-2016-0196 is a Win32k Elevation of Privilege vulnerability affecting kernel-mode drivers in various Microsoft Windows versions, including Vista, 7, 8.1, 10, and Server editions. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH), it allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges via a crafted application, requiring low privileges and no user interaction. While the vulnerability has a high potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion. It is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1511CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1511:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:x86:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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