CVE-2017-0102

Description

Microsoft 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 let attackers with access to targets systems gain privileges when Windows fails to properly validate buffer lengths, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.69% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038013 vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0102 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96627 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0102?
CVE-2017-0102 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0102?
To fix CVE-2017-0102, 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-2017-0102 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-0102 is being actively exploited. 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-2017-0102?
CVE-2017-0102 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows.
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