CVE-2017-0175

Name: CVE-2017-0175
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-12T14:29:01.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0175 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Windows kernel in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows authenticated attackers to obtain sensitive information via a specially crafted document, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-0220, CVE-2017-0258, and CVE-2017-0259.. EPSS estimates a 7.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Windows kernel in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows authenticated attackers to obtain sensitive information via a specially crafted document, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-0220, CVE-2017-0258, and CVE-2017-0259.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.05%

93.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98110Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038452Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0175Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42009/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98110Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038452Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0175Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42009/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0175?

How severe is CVE-2017-0175?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0175 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0175?

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-2017-0175?

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Source: NVD / NIST