ACTIVELY EXPLOITED3 sources verified·1 min read
By Lyrie Threat Intelligence·3/28/2022
CVE-2016-0040 added to CISA KEV: Microsoft Windows
Status: ✅ Confirmed exploited in the wild
Date added: 2022-03-28
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Due date: 2022-04-18
Why this matters
The kernel in Microsoft Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.
Sources
Lyrie Verdict
Lyrie's autonomous detection layer catches active exploitation primitives at machine speed — closing the gap between disclosure and weaponization that traditional defense simply can't cover.