Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Win32k in 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 elevation of privilege vulnerability when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Win32k 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 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100032Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039105Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8593PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100032Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039105Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8593PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8593?
CVE-2017-8593 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Microsoft Win32k in 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 allo...
How severe is CVE-2017-8593?
CVE-2017-8593 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8593?
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.