Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Products
CVE-2017-0056

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Win32k
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 March 2017

Summary

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

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038017
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96630
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EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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