CVE-2017-8694: High severity Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerability
The Microsoft Windows Kernel Mode Driver on 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, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8689.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
An attacker needs local access and low privileges on an affected Windows system. The vulnerability is an elevation-of-privilege issue, so it could allow that attacker to gain higher privileges.
Is user interaction required for exploitation?
No. The CVSS vector indicates that exploitation does not require user interaction, although it requires local access and has high attack complexity.
Which systems are affected?
Affected releases include Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold through version 1703, and Windows Server 2016.
What should organizations do to remediate this vulnerability?
Apply the available patch for the affected Windows release. The provided data does not identify a workaround or mitigation for systems that cannot yet be patched.