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CVE-2016-0040 — Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CISA KEV listed Added March 28, 2022 Remediate by April 18, 2022

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0040

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