CVE-2017-0259

Public Exploit

Description

The Windows kernel in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows authenticated attackers to obtain sensitive information via a specially crafted document, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-0175, CVE-2017-0220, and CVE-2017-0258.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 7.77% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98113 third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0259 patch vendor advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42007/ exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0259?
CVE-2017-0259 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0259?
To fix CVE-2017-0259, 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-2017-0259 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0259 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0259?
CVE-2017-0259 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows.
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