Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Products
CVE-2017-8577

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft 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, 1607, And 1703, And Windows Server 2016
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 July 2017

What is CVE-2017-8577?

The vulnerability arises from the Win32k component in various Microsoft Windows operating systems, where it inadequately manages objects in memory. This flaw can be exploited to elevate privileges, allowing unauthorized access and potential control over the system. It affects a range of versions, including multiple releases of Windows Server and Windows 10, representing a significant security concern for affected users.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 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, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 Win32k

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038853
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99416
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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