Vulnerability Description
The kernel-mode drivers in Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows RT 8.1; and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0024, CVE-2017-0026, CVE-2017-0056, CVE-2017-0078, CVE-2017-0080, CVE-2017-0081, and CVE-2017-0082.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96632Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038017
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0079PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96632Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038017
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0079PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-0079?
CVE-2017-0079 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The kernel-mode drivers in Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows RT 8.1; and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevatio...
How severe is CVE-2017-0079?
CVE-2017-0079 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-2017-0079?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.