CVE-2017-0213

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

Windows COM Aggregate Marshaler in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an elevation privilege vulnerability when an attacker runs a specially crafted application, aka "Windows COM Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0214.

7.3

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 91.37% Top 5%

KEV Since

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows COM

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98102	vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42020/	exploit vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038457	vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0213	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0213?: CVE-2017-0213 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0213?: To fix CVE-2017-0213, 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-2017-0213 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2017-0213 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~91% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0213?: CVE-2017-0213 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows COM.

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