Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Products
CVE-2017-0056
7.8HIGH
What is CVE-2017-0056?
A security vulnerability exists in the kernel-mode drivers of several Microsoft Windows operating systems, which could allow local users to gain elevated privileges through a specially crafted application. This flaw impacts multiple Windows versions, enabling unauthorized access and control that could compromise system integrity and confidentiality.
Affected Version(s)
Win32k The kernel-mode drivers 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; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016