CVE-2016-0040 Detail
Modified
This vulnerability has been modified since it was last analyzed by the NVD. It is awaiting reanalysis which may result in further changes to the information provided.
Description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Source:
MITRE
Description Last Modified:
02/10/2016
Impact
CVSS v3.0 Severity and Metrics:
Base Score:
7.8 HIGH
Vector:
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
(V3 legend)
Impact Score:
5.9
Exploitability Score:
1.8
Attack Vector (AV):
Local
Attack Complexity (AC):
Low
Privileges Required (PR):
Low
User Interaction (UI):
None
Scope (S):
Unchanged
Confidentiality (C):
High
Integrity (I):
High
Availability (A):
High
CVSS v2.0 Severity and Metrics:
Base Score:
7.2 HIGH
Vector:
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
(V2 legend)
Impact Subscore:
10.0
Exploitability Subscore:
3.9
Access Vector (AV):
Local
Access Complexity (AC):
Low
Authentication (AU):
None
Confidentiality (C):
Complete
Integrity (I):
Complete
Availability (A):
Complete
Additional Information:
Allows unauthorized disclosure of information Allows unauthorized modification Allows disruption of service
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Technical Details
Vulnerability Type
(View All)
- Permissions, Privileges, and Access Control (CWE-264)
Change History
5 change records found
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CVE Modified by MITRE -
10/12/2018 6:10:50 PM
Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
Added |
Reference |
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-014 [No Types Assigned] |
Removed |
Reference |
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS16-014 [Patch, Vendor Advisory] |
|
CVE Modified by MITRE -
5/6/2018 9:29:00 PM
Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
Added |
Reference |
|
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44586/ [No Types Assigned] |
CVE Modified by MITRE -
12/5/2016 10:04:30 PM
Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
Added |
Reference |
|
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034985 [No Types Assigned] |
Modified Analysis -
2/16/2016 11:20:15 AM
Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
Added |
CPE Configuration |
|
Configuration 1
OR
*cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:x86:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:x64:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Added |
CVSS V2 |
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(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) |
Added |
CVSS V3 |
|
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Added |
CWE |
|
CWE-264 |
Changed |
Reference Type |
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS16-014 No Types Assigned |
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS16-014 Advisory, Patch |
Initial CVE Analysis -
2/15/2016 5:14:19 PM
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2016-0040
NVD Published Date:
02/10/2016
NVD Last Modified:
10/12/2018
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