CVE-2016-0167

CRITICALNVD 7.89.0▲
EchelonGraph scoreHIGH confidence

Score elevated to 9.0 because this CVE is listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2021-11-03), indicating real-world exploitation has been confirmed by US federal agencies. NVD baseline CVSS 7.8 retained for reference. Confidence: HIGH.

Triggered by: CISA KEV (actively exploited)
Sources: cisa_kev, epss, ghsa, nvd
Trending — 5 sources updated this weekExploited in the wild
9.0EG
EchelonGraph verdictPatch nowTreat as an emergency — this is being exploited.
  • Actively exploited in the wild (CISA-KEV)
CISA-KEV: ExploitedEPSS PROB: 6%CVSS: 7.8Exploit: cisa kev · ssvc active · kev ransomwareExposed: 0

No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.

The kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0143 and CVE-2016-0165.

CVSS v3
7.8
EG Score
9.0(high)
EG Risk
81(Attend)
EG Risk 81/100SSVC: Attend

EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).

How it’s computed
Severity90% × 45%
Exploitation100% × 40%
Automatability0% × 15%
Action: Remediate soon — notable exploitation risk.
EPSS PROB
6%
EPSS %ILE
92%
KEV
⚠ Exploited

Published

April 12, 2016

Last Modified

June 17, 2026

Advisory Details (4)

Auto-updated May 19, 2026
⚠️ Active exploitation confirmed. Patch available. Sources: cisa.
cisa Patch Available🔴 Active Exploitation

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA. Listed in CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-0167
generic

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-039 - Critical | Microsoft Learn

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-039
generic
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035532
generic
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035529

All Vendor Advisories

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Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 93× in last 7d / 348× in last 30d)

Each row is a source pipeline that fetched or updated this CVE on that date, with what changed. For example, "NVD update" means NVD published or revised its analysis for this CVE; "MITRE cvelistV5" means we ingested or refreshed it from the CNA feed. Most recent first.

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  1. 2026-08-21 21:32 UTCGHSA enrichment
  2. 2026-08-21 17:15 UTCGHSA enrichment
  3. 2026-08-21 16:49 UTCCISA KEV update
  4. 2026-08-21 12:58 UTCVendor advisory
  5. 2026-08-21 12:58 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  10. 2026-08-21 00:08 UTCEG score recompute
  11. 2026-08-21 00:08 UTCVendor advisory
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  13. 2026-08-20 22:50 UTCEPSS rescore
  14. 2026-08-20 19:52 UTCVendor advisory
  15. 2026-08-20 19:52 UTCGHSA enrichment
  16. 2026-08-20 17:06 UTCCISA KEV update
  17. 2026-08-20 15:36 UTCVendor advisory
  18. 2026-08-20 15:35 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  24. 2026-08-19 22:27 UTCVendor advisory
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  1. 2026-08-19 18:10 UTCEG score recompute
  2. 2026-08-19 18:10 UTCVendor advisory
  3. 2026-08-19 18:10 UTCGHSA enrichment
  4. 2026-08-19 17:33 UTCCISA KEV update
  5. 2026-08-19 16:59 UTCEPSS rescore
  6. 2026-08-19 13:53 UTCVendor advisory
  7. 2026-08-19 13:53 UTCGHSA enrichment
  8. 2026-08-19 09:37 UTCVendor advisory
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  14. 2026-08-18 20:43 UTCVendor advisory
  15. 2026-08-18 20:43 UTCGHSA enrichment
  16. 2026-08-18 16:58 UTCCISA KEV update
  17. 2026-08-18 16:26 UTCEG score recompute
  18. 2026-08-18 16:26 UTCVendor advisory
  19. 2026-08-18 16:25 UTCGHSA enrichment
  20. 2026-08-18 13:43 UTCEPSS rescore
  21. 2026-08-18 12:04 UTCVendor advisory
  22. 2026-08-18 12:03 UTCGHSA enrichment
  23. 2026-08-18 07:43 UTCGHSA enrichment
  24. 2026-08-18 03:26 UTCVendor advisory
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  28. 2026-08-17 18:51 UTCVendor advisory
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  30. 2026-08-17 14:35 UTCVendor advisory
  31. 2026-08-17 14:35 UTCGHSA enrichment
  32. 2026-08-17 13:56 UTCCISA KEV update
  33. 2026-08-17 10:18 UTCVendor advisory
  34. 2026-08-17 10:18 UTCGHSA enrichment
  35. 2026-08-17 06:02 UTCVendor advisory
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  39. 2026-08-16 21:23 UTCVendor advisory
  40. 2026-08-16 21:23 UTCGHSA enrichment
  41. 2026-08-16 17:06 UTCEG score recompute
  42. 2026-08-16 17:06 UTCVendor advisory
  43. 2026-08-16 17:06 UTCGHSA enrichment
  44. 2026-08-16 14:51 UTCEPSS rescore
  45. 2026-08-16 12:49 UTCVendor advisory
  46. 2026-08-16 12:49 UTCGHSA enrichment
  47. 2026-08-16 08:32 UTCVendor advisory
  48. 2026-08-16 08:32 UTCGHSA enrichment
  49. 2026-08-16 04:15 UTCEG score recompute
  50. 2026-08-16 04:15 UTCVendor advisory
  51. 2026-08-16 04:15 UTCGHSA enrichment
  52. 2026-08-16 02:09 UTCEPSS rescore
  53. 2026-08-15 23:59 UTCVendor advisory
  54. 2026-08-15 23:59 UTCGHSA enrichment
  55. 2026-08-15 19:42 UTCVendor advisory
  56. 2026-08-15 19:42 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  61. 2026-08-15 06:51 UTCVendor advisory
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  63. 2026-08-15 02:34 UTCEG score recompute
  64. 2026-08-15 02:34 UTCVendor advisory
  65. 2026-08-15 02:34 UTCGHSA enrichment
  66. 2026-08-15 01:25 UTCEPSS rescore
  67. 2026-08-14 22:18 UTCVendor advisory
  68. 2026-08-14 22:18 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  73. 2026-08-14 09:28 UTCGHSA enrichment
  74. 2026-08-14 05:12 UTCVendor advisory
  75. 2026-08-14 05:12 UTCGHSA enrichment

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Frequently asked(6)

What is CVE-2016-0167?
CVE-2016-0167 is a critical vulnerability published on April 12, 2016. The kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege…
When was CVE-2016-0167 disclosed?
CVE-2016-0167 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 12, 2016, with the most recent update on June 17, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2016-0167 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2016-0167 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on November 3, 2021, affecting Microsoft Win32k. KEV listing indicates confirmed exploitation in the wild; this CVE warrants immediate patching attention.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-0167?
CVE-2016-0167 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 9.0.
Which products are affected by CVE-2016-0167?
CVE-2016-0167 affects Microsoft Win32k. The full affected-products list, including version ranges and fixed versions, is shown in the Affected Packages section of this page.
How do I remediate CVE-2016-0167?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2016-0167, 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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