CVE-2017-0215

Description

Microsoft Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to exploit a security feature bypass vulnerability in Device Guard that could allow the attacker to inject malicious code into a Windows PowerShell session, aka "Device Guard Code Integrity Policy Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0173, CVE-2017-0216, CVE-2017-0218, and CVE-2017-0219.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 18.03% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://posts.specterops.io/umci-bypass-using-psworkflowutility-cve-2017-0215-71c76c1588f9
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038669 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98879 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0215 patch vendor advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0215?
CVE-2017-0215 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0215?
To fix CVE-2017-0215, 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-2017-0215 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0215 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~18% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0215?
CVE-2017-0215 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows.
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