Vulnerability Description
Windows Control Flow Guard in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1703 allows an attacker to run a specially crafted application to bypass Control Flow Guard, due to the way that Control Flow Guard handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability".
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1703 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100802Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039325Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8716PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100802Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039325Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8716PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8716?
CVE-2017-8716 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Windows Control Flow Guard in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1703 allows an attacker to run a specially crafted application to bypass Control Flow Guard, due to the way that Control Flow Guard handles o...
How severe is CVE-2017-8716?
CVE-2017-8716 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8716?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10.