CVE-2017-8715

Description

The Microsoft Device Guard on Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a security feature bypass by the way it handles Windows PowerShell sessions, aka "Windows Security Feature Bypass".

5.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.91% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Device Guard

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039526	third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8715	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101163	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8715?: CVE-2017-8715 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8715?: To fix CVE-2017-8715, 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-2017-8715 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-8715 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8715?: CVE-2017-8715 affects Microsoft Corporation Device Guard.

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