PT-2017-2151 · Microsoft · Windows Server 2008+7
Mikhail Tsvetkov
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Published
2017-05-07
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Updated
2025-02-11
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CVE-2017-0263
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
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.
Exploit
Fix
LPE
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows
Windows 10
Windows 7
Windows 8.1
Windows Rt 8.1
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2016