CVE-2017-0297: Infoleak
First published: Thu Jun 15 2017(Updated: )
The kernel in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an authenticated attacker to obtain information via a specially crafted application. aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-8491, CVE-2017-8490, CVE-2017-8489, CVE-2017-8488, CVE-2017-8485, CVE-2017-8483, CVE-2017-8482, CVE-2017-8481, CVE-2017-8480, CVE-2017-8478, CVE-2017-8479, CVE-2017-8476, CVE-2017-8474, CVE-2017-8469, CVE-2017-8462, CVE-2017-0299, CVE-2017-0300.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | =rt | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0297?
CVE-2017-0297 has a severity rating of important, indicating it poses a moderate risk to affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0297?
To fix CVE-2017-0297, install the Microsoft security updates released in response to this vulnerability.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-0297?
CVE-2017-0297 affects Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (various builds), Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2016.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-0297 enable?
CVE-2017-0297 allows authenticated attackers to obtain sensitive information from affected systems.
Is user authentication required to exploit CVE-2017-0297?
Yes, CVE-2017-0297 requires that the attacker be authenticated to the system in order to exploit the vulnerability.
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