CVE-2017-0050

moderate-risk
Published 2017-03-17

The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7; Windows 8; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; Windows RT 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; and Windows Server 2016 does not properly enforce permissions, which allows local users to spoof processes, spoof inter-process communication, or cause a denial of service via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Do I need to act?

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3.7% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.8/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (12)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96025
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038013
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0050
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96025
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038013
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0050
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 7/34 · Low
Exposure 17/34 · Moderate