CVE-2017-0101

The kernel-mode drivers in Transaction Manager in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Score

CVSS 3.1 7.8 High

Status

Analyzed - secure@microsoft.com

Published

2017-03-17

Last modified

2025-10-21

Known exploited (CISA KEV)

since 2022-03-15, action due 2022-04-05: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weaknesses

CWE-119

Affected products

• Windows 7 (Microsoft)
• Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft)
• Windows Vista (Microsoft)
• Windows (Microsoft Corporation)

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96625
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038013
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0101
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44479/
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0101