CVE-2017-0173

Name: CVE-2017-0173
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-15T01:29:01.693+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0173 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to exploit a security feature bypass vulnerability in Device Guard that could allow the attacker to inject malicious code into a Windows PowerShell session, aka "Device Guard Code Integrity Policy Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0215, CVE-2017-0216, CVE-2017-0218, and CVE-2017-0219.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to exploit a security feature bypass vulnerability in Device Guard that could allow the attacker to inject malicious code into a Windows PowerShell session, aka "Device Guard Code Integrity Policy Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0215, CVE-2017-0216, CVE-2017-0218, and CVE-2017-0219.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.45%

70.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98873Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0173Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98873Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0173Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0173?

How severe is CVE-2017-0173?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0173 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0173?

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