What is CVE-2016-0180?

CVE-2016-0180 is a security advisory published by Microsoft with High severity. EchelonGraph links Microsoft's advisory rather than copying its page; it is at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2016-0180.

Which CVE IDs does CVE-2016-0180 cover?

CVE-2016-0180 covers the following CVE IDs: CVE-2016-0180. Each CVE has its own detail page on EchelonGraph Pulse with its EchelonGraph score.

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-0180?

CVE-2016-0180 affects 23 products, including: Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems; Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems; Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems; Windows 10 for x64-based Systems; Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1; and others — see the full list on the advisory page.

How do I remediate CVE-2016-0180?

Microsoft lists 2 KB articles for CVE-2016-0180: KB3156387, KB3156421, and 9 other updates. Each is listed on this page with its update type and, where Microsoft gives one, its fixed build; Microsoft's advisory is at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2016-0180.

CVE-2016-0180 · Windows · Microsoft update

🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

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📋 Microsoft's advisory

EchelonGraph does not copy Microsoft's advisory page: its FAQ and remediation text are not shown here. Read the advisory on https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2016-0180. This page also shows what EchelonGraph holds for CVE-2016-0180, with the description from its CVE record, which the CVE Numbering Authority that assigned the CVE wrote: for a CVE Microsoft assigned, often in the words of Microsoft's own advisory.

🎯 Affected products23

Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Windows RT 8.1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2

✅ Updates Microsoft lists: 2 KB articles and 9 other updates

11 rows: one per KB article or update, update type and fixed build. Their details are on Microsoft's advisory.

KB article	Update	Fixed build
KB3156387	Security Update	—
KB3156421	Security Update	—
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🧭 EchelonGraph on CVE-2016-0180

EchelonGraph score: 7.8 HIGH
CISA KEV: Not listed
Fix status: A fix is available — apply it.

Description from the CVE record (CVE.org), as published by its numbering authority

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 and 1511 mishandles symbolic links, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Published by Microsoft Corporation, the CVE Numbering Authority that assigned CVE-2016-0180, in its CVE record at CVE.org; reused under the CVE Program's Terms of Use (its licence and MITRE's copyright notice are in our Terms of Service).

Microsoft security update for CVE-2016-0180 — Windows

🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

📋 Microsoft's advisory

🎯 Affected products23

✅ Updates Microsoft lists: 2 KB articles and 9 other updates

🧭 EchelonGraph on CVE-2016-0180

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