CVE-2017-0058 Information disclosure in Windows
An attacker can exploit a Win32k flaw to leak kernel information, aiding further system compromise on Microsoft Windows.
- 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-2017-0058?
CVE-2017-0058 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 12 Apr 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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."
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0058?
It affects 8 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and 2 more.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0058?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0058 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-0058 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-0058 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-chmg-4q84-rx8x.