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CVE-2017-0259

MediumPublished

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...

Published: May 12, 2017
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Assigning CNA: microsoft
Evidence observed: May 15, 2017

Primary CVSS

4.7/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 3.0

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

10.5%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.6%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

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Summary

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.

Sources

Microsoft Windows 10 Kernel - 'nt!NtTraceControl (EtwpSetProviderTraits)' Pool Memory DisclosureExploit
Google Security Research · windows · May 15, 2017

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