Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-8578
Win32k in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8577, CVE-2017-8580, CVE-2017-8581, and CVE-2017-8467.
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2017-8578
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-8578
0.31%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 67 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-8578
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
|
NIST | |
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7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-8578
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The product does not preserve permissions or incorrectly preserves permissions when copying, restoring, or sharing objects, which can cause them to have less restrictive permissions than intended.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-8578
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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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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8578
CVE-2017-8578 | Win32k Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99419
Microsoft Windows Kernel 'Win32k.sys' CVE-2017-8578 Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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