CVE-2017-0050 Privilege escalation in Windows Kernel
Local attackers can exploit Windows Kernel permission flaws to spoof processes, manipulate IPC, or cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-0050?
CVE-2017-0050 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 17 Mar 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7; Windows 8; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; Windows RT 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; and Windows Server 2016 does not properly enforce permissions, which allows local users to spoof processes, spoof inter-process communication, or cause a denial of service via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0050?
It affects 8 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and 2 more.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0050?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0050 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-0050 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0050 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-94wj-v7x5-qwc8.