CVE-2017-8579

The DirectX component in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an authenticated attacker to run arbitrary code in kernel mode via a specially crafted application, aka "DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Score

CVSS 3.0 7.0 High

Status

Modified - secure@microsoft.com

Published

2017-06-29

Last modified

2024-08-05

Weaknesses

CWE-281

Affected products

• Windows 10 (Microsoft)
• Windows Server 2016 (Microsoft)
• Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Corporation)

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99212
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8579