CVE-2017-8486

Description

Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an information disclosure due to the way it handles objects in memory, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.43% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016.
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References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8486 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99414 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038853 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8486?
CVE-2017-8486 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8486?
To fix CVE-2017-8486, 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-2017-8486 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8486 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8486?
CVE-2017-8486 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016..
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