CVE-2017-0050 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

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."

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	-
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 8	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	-
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96025Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038013
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0050PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96025Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038013
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0050PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-0050?

CVE-2017-0050 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 S...

How severe is CVE-2017-0050?

CVE-2017-0050 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0050?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.