CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-0055: XSS

First published: Fri Mar 17 2017(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) in Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting and run script with local user privileges via a crafted request, aka "Microsoft IIS Server XSS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windows 10
Windows 10=1511
Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-0055?

    CVE-2017-0055 is rated as important due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-0055?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-0055, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-0055?

    CVE-2017-0055 affects various Windows operating systems including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several versions of Windows Server.

  • Can CVE-2017-0055 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-0055 allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting attacks, making it a serious vulnerability.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2017-0055?

    Exploitation of CVE-2017-0055 could allow attackers to execute scripts in the context of the user's session, leading to theft of sensitive information.

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