CVE-2017-0245 is an information disclosure vulnerability affecting kernel-mode drivers in Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows Server 2012. A local, authenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by running a specially crafted application to obtain sensitive kernel information. With a CVSS score of 4.7 (Medium), the attack requires high complexity and low privileges, but can lead to a complete compromise of confidentiality. While not actively exploited in the wild, a proof-of-concept exploit (EDB-42008) exists, demonstrating stack memory disclosure. There is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
r2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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