CVE-2017-0259

The Windows kernel in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows authenticated attackers to obtain sensitive information via a specially crafted document, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-0175, CVE-2017-0220, and CVE-2017-0258.

Score

CVSS 3.0 4.7 Medium

Status

Modified - secure@microsoft.com

Published

2017-05-12

Last modified

2024-08-05

Weaknesses

CWE-200

Affected products

• Windows 10 (Microsoft)
• Windows 8.1 (Microsoft)
• Windows Rt 8.1 (Microsoft)
• Windows Server 2012 (Microsoft)
• Windows Server 2016 (Microsoft)
• Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Corporation)

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98113
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0259
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42007/