What is the severity of CVE-2017-0103?

CVE-2017-0103 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0103?

To fix CVE-2017-0103, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-0103?

CVE-2017-0103 affects local users on Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2012.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0103?

CVE-2017-0103 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability related to improper handling of registry objects in memory.

Can CVE-2017-0103 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2017-0103 requires local access to the system for exploitation, making it less of a risk than remote vulnerabilities.

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CVE-2017-0103

high

CWE

119

17/3/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-0103: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Mar 17 2017(Updated: )

The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2012 mishandles registry objects in memory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Registry Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 7	=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Vista	=sp2

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What is the severity of CVE-2017-0103?
CVE-2017-0103 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0103?
To fix CVE-2017-0103, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-0103?
CVE-2017-0103 affects local users on Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2012.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0103?
CVE-2017-0103 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability related to improper handling of registry objects in memory.
Can CVE-2017-0103 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-0103 requires local access to the system for exploitation, making it less of a risk than remote vulnerabilities.

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