CVE-2017-0101

Name: CVE-2017-0101
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-17T00:59:02.743+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 57.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0101 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The kernel-mode drivers in Transaction Manager in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.". CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 57.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kernel-mode drivers in Transaction Manager in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

57.48%

99.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 5, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96625Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038013Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0101Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44479/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96625Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038013Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0101Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44479/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0101US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0101?

How severe is CVE-2017-0101?

CVE-2017-0101 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 57.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0101?

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