CVE-2017-0188

Name: CVE-2017-0188
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-12T14:59:00.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0188 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A Win32k information disclosure vulnerability exists in Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016 when the win32k component improperly provides kernel information. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user's system, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0189.. EPSS estimates a 2.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Win32k information disclosure vulnerability exists in Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016 when the win32k component improperly provides kernel information. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user's system, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0189.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.98%

85.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97475Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038239
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0188Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97475Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038239
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0188Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0188?

How severe is CVE-2017-0188?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0188 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0188?

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