CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-0082

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, known as 'Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.'

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may allow local users unauthorized access to system resources, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Windows to the latest version and monitor applications run by local users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511 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-2017-0078, CVE-2017-0079, CVE-2017-0080, and CVE-2017-0081.

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