CVE-2017-0263

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

The kernel-mode drivers 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, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 17.94% Top 10%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0263 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038449 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98258 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://xiaodaozhi.com/exploit/117.html third party advisory exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44478/ exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0263?
CVE-2017-0263 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0263?
To fix CVE-2017-0263, 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-2017-0263 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2017-0263 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. 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-2017-0263?
CVE-2017-0263 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows.
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