CVE-2017-8552

Description

A kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows XP x64 XP2, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 8 allows an elevation of privilege when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2017-0263.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.25%
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-2017-8552 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8552?
CVE-2017-8552 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8552?
To fix CVE-2017-8552, 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-2017-8552 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8552 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-2017-8552?
CVE-2017-8552 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows.
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