CVE-2017-8668

Description

The Volume Manager Extension Driver in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2 allows an attacker to run a specially crafted application and obtain kernel information, aka "Volume Manager Extension Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 8.12% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Volume Manager Driver
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100092 third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8668 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039108 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8668?
CVE-2017-8668 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8668?
To fix CVE-2017-8668, 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-2017-8668 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8668 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-2017-8668?
CVE-2017-8668 affects Microsoft Corporation Volume Manager Driver.
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