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CVE-2016-0079

MEDIUM · CVSS 5 EPSS 5.04% Public Exploit

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

Field Assessment

AI analysis pending.

Exhibit — Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2016-0079
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5
EPSS
5.04%
Microsoft Windows

Original Filing — NVD Description

The kernel in Microsoft 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."