CVE-2017-0102: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 17, 2017

Updated

Microsoft 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 let attackers with access to targets systems gain privileges when Windows fails to properly validate buffer lengths, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected Software

11 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=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

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-2017-0102?

CVE-2017-0102 is rated as critical due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0102?

To fix CVE-2017-0102, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2017-0102?

CVE-2017-0102 affects various Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2016.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-0102?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-0102 could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges on the affected systems.

How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2017-0102?

Check the installed Windows version and ensure it is updated with the latest patches from Microsoft to mitigate CVE-2017-0102.