What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-0058?

CVE-2017-0058 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 16.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-0058?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-0058. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 16.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-0058?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-0058. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Windows Server 2008 CVE-2017-0058

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2017-04-12 secure@microsoft.com

Information Disclosure Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2016 Windows 10 Windows 7 Windows 8 1 Windows Rt 8 1 Windows Vista

4.7

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-200 OWASP Top 10:2025 A01:2025 - Broken Access Control ASVS 5.0 V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, high complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 16.49%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A local attacker with access to the system could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

Patch available 16.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

A Win32k information disclosure vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows when the win32k component improperly provides kernel information. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.7). Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 16.5%.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. A Win32k information disclosure vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows when the win32k component improperly provides kernel information. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user's system, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability." Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 4.7 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

DescriptionCVE.org

A Win32k information disclosure vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows when the win32k component improperly provides kernel information. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user's system, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

16.5%

Top 5% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

4 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

Exploit-DB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 16.5%

Patch available Yes

Active threat Yes

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Small

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +16

CVSS: +24

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1511:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1703:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches

PATCH https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0058 REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97462 REF http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038239

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