CVE-2017-0166

Name: CVE-2017-0166
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-12T14:59:00.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0166 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when LDAP request buffer lengths are improperly calculated. In a remote attack scenario, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application to send malicious traffic to a Domain Controller, aka "LDAP Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 6.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when LDAP request buffer lengths are improperly calculated. In a remote attack scenario, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application to send malicious traffic to a Domain Controller, aka "LDAP Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.42%

92.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-131

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/97446Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038245
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0166Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97446Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038245
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0166Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0166?

How severe is CVE-2017-0166?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0166 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0166?

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-2017-0166?

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Source: NVD / NIST