CVE-2016-0148

HIGHNVD 7.87.8—

7.8

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 and 4.6.1 mishandles library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka ".NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

CVSS v3: 7.8
EG Score: 7.8(medium)
EPSS: 92.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 12, 2016

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (12)

secure@microsofthttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136671/.NET-Framework-4.6-DLL-Hijacking.html
secure@microsofthttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/42
secure@microsofthttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538063/100/0/threaded
secure@microsofthttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035535
secure@microsofthttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-234
secure@microsofthttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-041
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136671/.NET-Framework-4.6-DLL-Hijacking.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/42
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538063/100/0/threaded
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035535
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-234
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-041

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2016-0148?

CVE-2016-0148 is a high vulnerability published on April 12, 2016. Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 and 4.6.1 mishandles library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka ".NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

When was CVE-2016-0148 disclosed?

CVE-2016-0148 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 12, 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-2016-0148 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-0148 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 92.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-0148?

CVE-2016-0148 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2016-0148?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2016-0148, 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-2016-0148

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