CVE-2017-0058

Public Exploit

Description

A Win32k information disclosure vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows when the win32k component improperly provides kernel information. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user's system, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 12.46% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97462 vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41879/ exploit
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0058 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038239 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0058?
CVE-2017-0058 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0058?
To fix CVE-2017-0058, 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-2017-0058 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0058 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~12% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0058?
CVE-2017-0058 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows.
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