CVE-2017-0004

Name: CVE-2017-0004
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-10T21:59:00.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 89.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0004 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted authentication request, aka "Local Security Authority Subsystem Service Denial of Service Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 89.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted authentication request, aka "Local Security Authority Subsystem Service Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

89.57%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0004?

How severe is CVE-2017-0004?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0004 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 89.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0004?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST