CVE-2017-8746

Description

Windows Device Guard in Windows 10 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows A security feature bypass vulnerability due to how PowerShell exposes functions and processes user supplied code, aka "Device Guard Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability".

5.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.52%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows Device Guard

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8746	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039340	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100760	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8746?: CVE-2017-8746 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8746?: To fix CVE-2017-8746, 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-2017-8746 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8746 is being actively exploited. 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-2017-8746?: CVE-2017-8746 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Device Guard.

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