CVE-2017-0244 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

The kernel in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows locally authenticated attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, or in Windows 7 for x64-based systems, cause denial of service, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 7	-
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	-

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98109Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038453
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0244PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98109Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038453
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0244PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-0244?

CVE-2017-0244 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). The kernel in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows locally authenticated attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, or in Windows 7 for x64-based systems, cause de...

How severe is CVE-2017-0244?

CVE-2017-0244 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0244?

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