CVE-2017-0244
MEDIUMWindows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 - Authenticated Privilege Escalation
Title source: llmDescription
The kernel in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows locally authenticated attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, or in Windows 7 for x64-based systems, cause denial of service, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98109
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0244
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038453
Scores
CVSS v3
6.7
EPSS
0.0148
EPSS Percentile
81.2%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
Status
published
Products (4)
microsoft/windows_7
microsoft/windows_server_2008
(2 CPE variants)
microsoft/windows_server_2008
r2 sp1
Microsoft Corporation/Microsoft Windows
Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1
Published
May 12, 2017
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026