Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-0188
A Win32k information disclosure vulnerability exists in Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016 when the win32k component improperly provides kernel information. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user's system, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0189.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-0188
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.19%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 56 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-0188
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
3.9
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2.9
|
NIST |
3.3
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LOW | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
1.8
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1.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-0188
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-0188
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0188
CVE-2017-0188 - Security Update Guide - Microsoft - Win32k Information Disclosure VulnerabilityMitigation;Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038239
Windows Kernel Bugs Let Remote Authenticated Users Deny Service and Local Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information and Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97475
Microsoft Windows Kernel 'Win32k.sys' CVE-2017-0188 Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
Products affected by CVE-2017-0188
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1511:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1703:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*