CVE-2017-0188
3.3 · LOWOverview
CVE-2017-0188 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_10. It was published on April 12, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.3 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
A Win32k information disclosure vulnerability exists in Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016 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." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0189.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_10 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-0188?
CVE-2017-0188 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_10. It was published on April 12, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.3 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2017-0188?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-0188?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_10 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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