CVE-2017-8702 Privilege escalation in Windows Error Reporting (WER)
An attacker can exploit Windows Error Reporting to gain elevated access to sensitive information and system functionality on Windows 10 and Server 2016.
- 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-2017-8702?
CVE-2017-8702 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 13 Sep 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Windows Error Reporting (WER) in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to gain greater access to sensitive information and system functionality, due to the way that WER handles and executes files, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8702?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8702?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8702 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-8702 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8702 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-5xrm-53vv-xv34.