CVE-2017-8562: High severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2017

Updated

Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to Windows improperly handling calls to Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC), aka "Windows ALPC Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

Affected Software

9 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8562

Event History

Jul 11, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8562?

CVE-2017-8562 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability with a severity rating of important.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8562?

The recommended fix for CVE-2017-8562 is to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-8562?

CVE-2017-8562 affects Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 (Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703), and Windows Server 2012 and later.

What can attackers do by exploiting CVE-2017-8562?

Exploiting CVE-2017-8562 allows attackers to gain elevated privileges, potentially gaining control over the affected system.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-8562?

There are no specific workarounds recommended for CVE-2017-8562; the best course of action is to apply available security patches.