Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-8566
Microsoft Windows 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to Windows Input Method Editor (IME) improperly handling parameters in a method of a DCOM class, aka "Windows IME Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".
Vulnerability category: Input validationGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2017-8566
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1703:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-8566
0.05%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 23 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-8566
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.4
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.4
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.0
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.0
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-8566
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-8566
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038853
Windows Kernel Component Object Memory Handling and Memory Address Handling Errors Let Local Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information and Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99404
Microsoft Windows CVE-2017-8566 Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8566
CVE-2017-8566 | Windows IME Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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