Vulnerability Description
Windows Error Reporting (WER) in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to gain greater access to sensitive information and system functionality, due to the way that WER handles and executes files, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100785Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039353Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8702PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100785Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039353Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8702PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8702?
CVE-2017-8702 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Windows Error Reporting (WER) in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to gain greater access to sensitive information and system functionality, due to ...
How severe is CVE-2017-8702?
CVE-2017-8702 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-2017-8702?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.