Vulnerability Description
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, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to Kerberos falling back to NT LAN Manager (NTLM) Authentication Protocol as the default authentication protocol, aka "Windows 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 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99402Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8563PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99402Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8563PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8563?
CVE-2017-8563 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). 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, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an elevation ...
How severe is CVE-2017-8563?
CVE-2017-8563 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8563?
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.