Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2016-0041?

Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 10, 11; Windows 10 (Microsoft) versions 1511; Windows 7 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2016-0041 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2016-0041 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2016-0041?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2016-0041?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2016-0041 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2016-0041

HighPublic exploit

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, Windows 10 Gold and 1511, and Internet Explorer 10 and 11 mishandle DLL loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a…

Published Feb 10, 2016 · Updated May 6, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2016-0041 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3) affecting Internet Explorer (Microsoft), Windows 10 (Microsoft), Windows 7 (Microsoft) and 5 more products.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3

7.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

83%

Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Affected Products

12 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Internet ExplorerMicrosoft	10, 11	n/a
Windows 10Microsoft	1511	n/a
Windows 7Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows 8.1Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows Rt 8.1Microsoft	See advisory	n/a

3 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Feb 10, 2016
Last updated
May 6, 2026

References

exploitMSF office_ole_multiple_dll_hijack.rb
exploitExploitDB-41706
otherMS16-009
otherMS16-014
other20160210 NPS Datastore server DLL side loading vulnerability

3 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

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, Windows 10 Gold and 1511, and Internet Explorer 10 and 11 mishandle DLL loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "DLL Loading Remote C…
Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 10, 11; Windows 10 (Microsoft) versions 1511; Windows 7 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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