Vulnerability Description
The Graphics Component in the kernel-mode drivers in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, 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 or in Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and later, cause denial of service, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | 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 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98108Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038449
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0246PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98108Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038449
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0246PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-0246?
CVE-2017-0246 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). The Graphics Component in the kernel-mode drivers in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, a...
How severe is CVE-2017-0246?
CVE-2017-0246 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0246?
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.