CVE-2017-0215

Name: CVE-2017-0215
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-15T01:29:01.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 35.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0215 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-2017-0173, CVE-2017-0216, CVE-2017-0218, and CVE-2017-0219.. EPSS estimates a 35.76% 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-2017-0173, CVE-2017-0216, CVE-2017-0218, and CVE-2017-0219.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

35.76%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-668

Affected Software

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98879Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038669
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0215Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://posts.specterops.io/umci-bypass-using-psworkflowutility-cve-2017-0215-71c76c1588f9
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98879Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038669
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0215Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://posts.specterops.io/umci-bypass-using-psworkflowutility-cve-2017-0215-71c76c1588f9

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0215?

How severe is CVE-2017-0215?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0215 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 35.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0215?

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-2017-0215?

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Source: NVD / NIST