CVE-2017-0158

Name: CVE-2017-0158
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-12T14:59:00.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 12.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0158 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Windows running on Windows 10, Windows 10 1511, Windows 8.1 Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 fails to properly sanitize handles in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 12.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Windows running on Windows 10, Windows 10 1511, Windows 8.1 Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 fails to properly sanitize handles in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

12.56%

95.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97455Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038238
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0158Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97455Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038238
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0158Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0158?

How severe is CVE-2017-0158?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0158 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0158?

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-2017-0158?

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Source: NVD / NIST