CVE-2017-0050

The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7; Windows 8; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; Windows RT 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; and Windows Server 2016 does not properly enforce permissions, which allows local users to spoof processes, spoof inter-process communication, or cause a denial of service via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Score

CVSS 3.0 7.8 High

Status

Modified - secure@microsoft.com

Published

2017-03-17

Last modified

2024-08-05

Affected products

• Windows 10 (Microsoft)
• Windows 7 (Microsoft)
• Windows 8 (Microsoft)
• Windows Rt 8.1 (Microsoft)
• Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft)
• Windows Server 2012 (Microsoft)
• Windows Server 2016 (Microsoft)
• Windows Vista (Microsoft)
• Windows Kernel (Microsoft Corporation)

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96025
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038013
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0050