CVE-2017-0055

Description

Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) in Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2; 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 allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting and run script with local user privileges via a crafted request, aka "Microsoft IIS Server XSS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.39% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation IIS Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96622 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0055 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038012 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0055?
CVE-2017-0055 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0055?
To fix CVE-2017-0055, 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-2017-0055 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0055 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0055?
CVE-2017-0055 affects Microsoft Corporation IIS Server.
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