CVE-2017-0103

Name: CVE-2017-0103
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-17T00:59:02.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0103 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2012 mishandles registry objects in memory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Registry Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 2.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2012 mishandles registry objects in memory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Registry Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.94%

85.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

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 Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96623Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038013
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0103Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41645/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96623Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038013
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0103Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41645/

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0103?

How severe is CVE-2017-0103?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0103 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0103?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-0103?

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Source: NVD / NIST