Vulnerability Description
Windows kernel in Microsoft 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, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an information disclosure vulnerability when it fails to properly initialize a memory address, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability".
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99428Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038853Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8564PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42338/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99428Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038853Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8564PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42338/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8564?
CVE-2017-8564 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Windows kernel in Microsoft 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, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2...
How severe is CVE-2017-8564?
CVE-2017-8564 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-2017-8564?
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.