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CVE-2016-0070

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5 EPSS 11.49%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-10-14 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5. It affects Microsoft, Windows. Its EPSS score suggests a 11.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

CVE
CVE-2016-0070
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.5
EPSS
11.49%
Microsoft Windows

Original NVD Description

The kernel 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, 1511, and 1607 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that makes an API call to access sensitive information in the registry, aka "Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."