Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-0101
Potential exploit
Used for ransomware!
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."
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2017-0101
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2017-0101 is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
This issue is known to have been leveraged as part of a ransomware campaign.
CISA vulnerability name:
Microsoft Windows Transaction Manager Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CISA required action:
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA description:
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists when the Windows Transaction Manager improperly handles objects in memory.
Notes:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-0101
Added on
2022-03-15
Action due date
2022-04-05
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-0101
61.93%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 98 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-0101
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
|
MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
|
6.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | 2025-02-10 |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST | 2024-07-16 |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-0101
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by:
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Secondary)
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-0101
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44479/
Microsoft Windows Kernel (7 x86) - Local Privilege Escalation (MS17-017)Exploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0101
CVE-2017-0101 | Windows Transaction Manager Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038013
Windows Kernel Bugs Let Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTrackerBroken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96625
Microsoft Windows CVE-2017-0101 Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityBroken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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