Vulnerability Intelligence Report
CVE-2017-8465
Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to run processes in an elevated context when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8468.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Probability:2.34%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | Microsoft Windows | Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016. (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
2.341%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Microsoft Corporation · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2017-05-03T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2017-06-15T01:00:00 |
| Patch Date | 2017-06-13 |
| Last Updated | 2024-08-05T16:34:23 |
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