CVE-2017-0100

Public Exploit

Description

A DCOM object in Helppane.exe in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1; Windows Server 2008 R2; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows HelpPane Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 30.44% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows HelpPane
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41607/ exploit
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1021
http://blog.inspired-sec.com/archive/2017/03/17/COM-Moniker-Privesc.html
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038001 vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0100 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96700 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0100?
CVE-2017-0100 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0100?
To fix CVE-2017-0100, 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-2017-0100 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0100 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~30% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0100?
CVE-2017-0100 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows HelpPane.
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