Vulnerability Description
A DCOM object in Helppane.exe in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1; Windows Server 2008 R2; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows HelpPane Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.inspired-sec.com/archive/2017/03/17/COM-Moniker-Privesc.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96700Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038001
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1021
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0100PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41607/
- http://blog.inspired-sec.com/archive/2017/03/17/COM-Moniker-Privesc.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96700Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038001
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1021
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0100PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41607/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-0100?
CVE-2017-0100 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A DCOM object in Helppane.exe in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1; Windows Server 2008 R2; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016...
How severe is CVE-2017-0100?
CVE-2017-0100 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-2017-0100?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.