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CVE-2017-0263

Published: May 12, 2017Updated: Apr 22, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-416
7.8HIGH
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
10.0%
Top 4.6%
CISA KEV
Active Exploitation
Since Feb 10, 2022
Exploits
2 Known
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

Description

The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:LUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-416

Affected Products

Microsoft Corp
commercial·USaka microsoft, microsoft corporation
Windows 7 Service Pack 1On-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2On-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
Windows 8.1On-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1On-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
Windows RT 8.1On-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
Windows 10 RTMOn-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
Windows 10 1511On-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
Windows Server 2012 GoldOn-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
Microsoft Corporation
commercial·USaka microsoft
Microsoft WindowsOn-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
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Exploitability

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Feb 10, 2022
Remediation due:Aug 10, 2022

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

2 exploit sources identified

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Attack Graph

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
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References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0263
portal.msrc.microsoft.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038449
securitytracker.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98258
securityfocus.com
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