CVE-2017-0216

Description

Microsoft Windows 10 1511, 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-2017-0215, CVE-2017-0218, and CVE-2017-0219.

5.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.26%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0216	patch vendor advisory mitigation
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98896	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0216?: CVE-2017-0216 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0216?: To fix CVE-2017-0216, 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-2017-0216 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-0216 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0216?: CVE-2017-0216 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows.

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