CVE-2017-0055: XSS

Published 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."

Affected Software

12 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0055

Event History

Mar 17, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

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.