CVE-2016-0018

moderate-risk
Published 2016-01-13

Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandle DLL loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "DLL Loading Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Do I need to act?

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6.8% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.3/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (6)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (4)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034661
Patch https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-00...
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034661
Patch https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-00...
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 23/34 · High
Exploitability 9/34 · Low
Exposure 13/34 · Low