CVE-2017-0295 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Microsoft Windows 10 1607 and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an authenticated attacker to modify the C:\Users\DEFAULT folder structure, aka "Windows Default Folder Tampering Vulnerability".

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98904Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038674
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0295PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98904Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038674
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0295PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-0295?

CVE-2017-0295 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Windows 10 1607 and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an authenticated attacker to modify the C:\Users\DEFAULT folder structure, aka "Windows Default Folder Tampering Vulnerability".

How severe is CVE-2017-0295?

CVE-2017-0295 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0295?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.