CVE-2017-0079

Name: CVE-2017-0079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-17T00:59:02.087+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0079 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The kernel-mode drivers in Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows RT 8.1; and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0024, CVE-2017-0026, CVE-2017-0056, CVE-2017-0078, CVE-2017-0080, CVE-2017-0081, and CVE-2017-0082.. EPSS estimates a 2.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kernel-mode drivers in Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows RT 8.1; and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0024, CVE-2017-0026, CVE-2017-0056, CVE-2017-0078, CVE-2017-0080, CVE-2017-0081, and CVE-2017-0082.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.39%

81.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96632Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038017
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0079Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96632Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038017
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0079Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0079?

How severe is CVE-2017-0079?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0079 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0079?

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