CVE-2017-0188

Description

A Win32k information disclosure vulnerability exists in Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016 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." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0189.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.83% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97475 third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0188 patch vendor advisory mitigation
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038239 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0188?
CVE-2017-0188 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0188?
To fix CVE-2017-0188, 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-2017-0188 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0188 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0188?
CVE-2017-0188 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows.
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