How severe is CVE-2016-0165?

CVE-2016-0165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0165 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-0165 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2023-06-22, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0165?

CVE-2016-0165 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 1507. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0165?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2016-0165 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2016-0165 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2016-0203. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2023-06-22).

When was CVE-2016-0165 published?

CVE-2016-0165 was published on 2016-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0165

CVE-2016-0165 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2023-06-22).

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2023-06-22)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2016-0203
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2023-06-22)
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Published: 2016-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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-2016-0167.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0165?: 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-2016-0167.
How severe is CVE-2016-0165?: CVE-2016-0165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0165 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2016-0165 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2023-06-22, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0165?: CVE-2016-0165 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 1507. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0165?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2016-0165 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2016-0165 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2016-0203. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2023-06-22).
When was CVE-2016-0165 published?: CVE-2016-0165 was published on 2016-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1511:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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