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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2016-0165 Microsoft · Win32k

Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
7.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

11.73 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
93.5 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 93.5% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Jun 22, 2023

Remediation Due

Jul 13, 2023

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Microsoft Win32k contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence