CVE-2017-8474: Infoleak

Published Jun 15, 2017
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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-2017-8469, CVE-2017-8462, CVE-2017-0300, CVE-2017-0299, and CVE-2017-0297.

Affected Software

11 affected components
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=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Event History

Jun 15, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8474?

CVE-2017-8474 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for information disclosure by an authenticated attacker.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-8474?

To fix CVE-2017-8474, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

3

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-8474?

CVE-2017-8474 affects several Windows versions including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, various Windows 10 releases, and several versions of Windows Server.

4

Can CVE-2017-8474 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2017-8474 requires authentication for exploitation, meaning an attacker must have valid credentials to leverage the vulnerability.

5

What is the attack vector for CVE-2017-8474?

The attack vector for CVE-2017-8474 involves using a specially crafted application to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

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