Vulnerability Description
The Volume Manager Extension Driver 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 allows an attacker to run a specially crafted application and obtain kernel information, aka "Volume Manager Extension Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability".
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100092Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039108Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8668PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100092Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039108Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8668PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8668?
CVE-2017-8668 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The Volume Manager Extension Driver 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 allows an attacker to run a specially cra...
How severe is CVE-2017-8668?
CVE-2017-8668 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-2017-8668?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.