Microsoft · Windows Server 2008 · CVE-2017-0263
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows 10 versions Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
**Description**
The issue is related to the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows, which incorrectly handle objects in memory, allowing local users to gain privileges via a crafted application. This can enable an attacker to elevate their privileges. The estimated number of potentially affected devices and details about real-world incidents are not specified.
**Recommendations**
For Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows 8.1, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows RT 8.1, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows 10 versions Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2016, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the kernel-mode drivers until a patch is available.