CVE-2017-8579 Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows
An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code in kernel mode via a specially crafted application in Windows DirectX.
- 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-2017-8579?
CVE-2017-8579 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 29 Jun 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The DirectX component in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an authenticated attacker to run arbitrary code in kernel mode via a specially crafted application, aka "DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-281
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8579?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8579?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8579 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-8579 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8579 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-m26g-pfvj-g9mg.