CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-0058: Infoleak

First published: Wed Apr 12 2017(Updated: )

A Win32k information disclosure vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows when the win32k component improperly provides kernel information. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user's system, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-0058?

    CVE-2017-0058 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for information disclosure that can lead to further system compromise.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-0058?

    To fix CVE-2017-0058, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2017-0058?

    CVE-2017-0058 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server versions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0058?

    CVE-2017-0058 is an information disclosure vulnerability in the Win32k component of Microsoft Windows.

  • Can CVE-2017-0058 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-0058 can potentially be exploited by an attacker to gain sensitive information remotely.

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