CVE-2017-0166: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2017
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Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when LDAP request buffer lengths are improperly calculated. In a remote attack scenario, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application to send malicious traffic to a Domain Controller, aka "LDAP Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected Software

14 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Apr 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0166?

CVE-2017-0166 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-0166?

To fix CVE-2017-0166, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-0166?

CVE-2017-0166 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and Windows Server editions.

4

Can CVE-2017-0166 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-0166 can be exploited remotely if an attacker sends specially crafted LDAP requests to a Domain Controller.

5

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2017-0166?

CVE-2017-0166 is associated with elevation of privilege attacks that allow unauthorized actions on affected systems.

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