ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2016-7255: Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
| Vendor | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Product | Win32k |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 3 Nov 2021 |
| CISA federal deadline | 3 May 2022 |
| Ransomware use | Known |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-264 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description (NVD)
Microsoft Win32k kernel-mode driver fails to properly handle objects in memory which allows for privilege escalation. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to run code in kernel mode.
SOURCES
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Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.