Vulnerability Description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an authenticated attacker to obtain information via a specially crafted application. aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-8491, CVE-2017-8490, CVE-2017-8489, CVE-2017-8488, CVE-2017-8485, CVE-2017-8483, CVE-2017-8482, CVE-2017-8481, CVE-2017-8480, CVE-2017-8478, CVE-2017-8479, CVE-2017-8476, CVE-2017-8474, CVE-2017-8469, CVE-2017-8462, CVE-2017-0299, CVE-2017-0300.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1511 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98840Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038671
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0297MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98840Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038671
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0297MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-0297?
CVE-2017-0297 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The kernel in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an au...
How severe is CVE-2017-0297?
CVE-2017-0297 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0297?
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 Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.