What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-0040?

CVE-2016-0040 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 78.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-0040?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-0040. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 78.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-0040?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-0040. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Microsoft CVE-2016-0040

HIGH

2016-02-10 secure@microsoft.com

Information Disclosure Microsoft

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Added to CISA KEV

Apr 21, 2026 - 15:31 CISA

CVE Published

Feb 10, 2016 - 11:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Actively exploited in the wild (cisa kev) and public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

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." Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.