CVE-2016-0100

HIGHNVD 8.48.4—Weaponized

8.4

Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2 mishandle library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Library Loading Input Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

CVSS v3: 8.4
EG Score: 8.4(medium)
EPSS: 98.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 9, 2016

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (6)

secure@microsofthttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83930
secure@microsofthttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035205
secure@microsofthttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-025
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83930
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035205
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-025

Data Freshness Timeline

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2026-05-22 21:14 UTCEG score recompute
2026-05-22 21:14 UTCGHSA enrichment

Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-41706✓ verified
First seen Dec 8, 2015
Microsoft Office - OLE Multiple DLL Side Loading Vulnerabilities (MS15-132/MS16-014/MS16-025/MS16-041/MS16-070) (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/windows/fileformat/office_ole_multiple_dll_hijack✓ verified
First seen Dec 8, 2015
Office OLE Multiple DLL Side Loading Vulnerabilities
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2016-0100?

CVE-2016-0100 is a high vulnerability published on March 9, 2016. Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2 mishandle library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Library Loading Input Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

When was CVE-2016-0100 disclosed?

CVE-2016-0100 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 9, 2016, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2016-0100 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-0100 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-0100?

CVE-2016-0100 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.4 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2016-0100?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2016-0100, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2016-0100

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