CVE-2017-0189

Name: CVE-2017-0189
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-12T14:59:00.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0189 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows 10 when the Windows kernel-mode driver fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0188.. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows 10 when the Windows kernel-mode driver fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0188.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.05%

78.8th 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 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97420Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038239
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0189Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97420Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038239
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0189Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0189?

How severe is CVE-2017-0189?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0189 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0189?

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