CVE-2017-8466

Description

Windows Cursor in Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows improper elevation of privilege, aka "Windows Cursor Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.29%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows Cursor
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98844 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038671 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8466 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8466?
CVE-2017-8466 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8466?
To fix CVE-2017-8466, 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-2017-8466 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8466 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-2017-8466?
CVE-2017-8466 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Cursor.
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