CVE-2017-8554 — MEDIUM (4.7)

Vulnerability Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an authenticated attacker to obtain memory contents via a specially crafted application.

CVSS Score

4.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

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	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98942Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8554PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98942Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8554PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8554?

CVE-2017-8554 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). The kernel in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 al...

How severe is CVE-2017-8554?

CVE-2017-8554 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8554?

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.