What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-0245?

CVE-2017-0245 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: 8.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-0245?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-0245. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 8.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-0245?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-0245. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Windows 7 CVE-2017-0245

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2017-05-12 secure@microsoft.com

Microsoft Information Disclosure Windows 7 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2012

4.7

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

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

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 12, 2017 - 14:29 cve.org

MEDIUM 4.7

DescriptionCVE.org

The kernel-mode drivers in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2012 Gold allow a local authenticated attacker to execute a specially crafted application to obtain kernel information, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

AnalysisAI

The kernel-mode drivers in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2012 Gold allow a local authenticated attacker to execute a specially crafted application to obtain. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.7). Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. The kernel-mode drivers in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2012 Gold allow a local authenticated attacker to execute a specially crafted application to obtain kernel information, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability." Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.

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.