CVE-2017-0050

Description

The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7; Windows 8; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; Windows RT 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; and Windows Server 2016 does not properly enforce permissions, which allows local users to spoof processes, spoof inter-process communication, or cause a denial of service via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 3.66% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows Kernel

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96025	third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038013	vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0050	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0050?: CVE-2017-0050 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0050?: To fix CVE-2017-0050, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-0050 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-0050 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0050?: CVE-2017-0050 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Kernel.

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