CVE-2017-0299: Infoleak
First published: Thu Jun 15 2017(Updated: )
The kernel in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and 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-2017-0300, and CVE-2017-0297.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows | =rt | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0299?
CVE-2017-0299 has been rated as important by Microsoft due to the potential for information disclosure by an authenticated attacker.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0299?
To remediate CVE-2017-0299, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows operating systems.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-0299?
CVE-2017-0299 affects various versions including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several editions of Windows Server up to 2016.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0299?
CVE-2017-0299 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to obtain sensitive data.
Can CVE-2017-0299 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-0299 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires authentication to the affected systems.
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