Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2016-0100?

Affected: Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft); Windows Vista (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2016-0100 being exploited in the wild?

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

Is CVE-2016-0100 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-2016-0100?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2016-0100?

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

How urgently should CVE-2016-0100 be patched?

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

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CVE-2016-0100

HighPublic exploit

Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2 mishandle library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Library Loading Input Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Published Mar 9, 2016 · Updated May 6, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2016-0100 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.4 v3) affecting Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft), Windows Vista (Microsoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 57% 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

8.4

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

57%

Higher than 99.0% 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

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Windows Server 2008Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows VistaMicrosoft	See advisory	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Mar 9, 2016
Last updated
May 6, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
CWE-264

References

exploitMSF office_ole_multiple_dll_hijack.rb
exploitExploitDB-41706
otherMS16-025
other83930
other1035205

FAQ

Common Questions.

Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2 mishandle library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Library Loading Input Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Affected: Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft); Windows Vista (Microsoft). 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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