CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-0078

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, known as 'Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.'

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized access to the system, posing a serious threat to data security and the integrity of the operating system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest versions and apply appropriate security patches to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft 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 "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0024, CVE-2017-0026, CVE-2017-0056, CVE-2017-0079, CVE-2017-0080, CVE-2017-0081, CVE-2017-0082.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS