CVE-2017-0246

Description

The Graphics Component in the kernel-mode drivers in 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, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application or in Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and later, cause denial of service, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

7.0

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 16.58% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98108	third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0246	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038449	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0246?: CVE-2017-0246 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0246?: To fix CVE-2017-0246, 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-2017-0246 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-0246 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~17% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0246?: CVE-2017-0246 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows.

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