Microsoft · Win32k
CVE-2016-0165
Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
What it is
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.
CISA: Microsoft Win32k contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
What to do
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Deadline for US federal agencies: July 13, 2023
More exploited flaws from Microsoft
| Added | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Attack chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | Privilege Escalation | Win32k | High 7.8 | 41% |
| May 25, 2022 | Privilege Escalation | Win32k | High 8.8 | 15% |
| May 23, 2022 | Privilege Escalation | Win32k | High 7.8 | 3.0% |
| May 4, 2022 | Privilege Escalation | Win32k | High 7.8 | 87% |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Privilege Escalation | Win32k | High 7.8 | 1.6% |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Privilege Escalation | Win32k | High 7.8 | 1.6% |
| Mar 28, 2022 | Privilege Escalation | Win32k | High 7.8 | 39% |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Memory Corruption | Win32k | High 8.2 | 10% |
Sources: Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (CISA, public domain), CVE records (cve.org) and EPSS (FIRST). The chance of attacks is the EPSS estimate that someone will try to exploit the flaw in the next 30 days.