CVE-2017-0214

Public Exploit

Description

Windows COM 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 Windows fails to properly validate input before loading type libraries, aka "Windows COM Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0213.

7.0

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.62% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows COM

References

Link	Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42021/	exploit
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0214	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98103	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0214?: CVE-2017-0214 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0214?: To fix CVE-2017-0214, 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-2017-0214 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-0214 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-2017-0214?: CVE-2017-0214 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows COM.

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