CVE-2017-0165

Name: CVE-2017-0165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-12T14:59:00.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0165 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 "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 3.34% 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 "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.34%

87.1th 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 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97467Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038239
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0165Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41901/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97467Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038239
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0165Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41901/

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0165?

How severe is CVE-2017-0165?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0165 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0165?

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-2017-0165?

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Source: NVD / NIST