CVE-2017-0218

Name: CVE-2017-0218
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-15T01:29:01.82+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0218 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, Windows 10 1511, 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-2017-0215, CVE-2017-0216, and CVE-2017-0219.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, Windows 10 1511, 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-2017-0215, CVE-2017-0216, and CVE-2017-0219.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.68%

74.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98897Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038669
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0218Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98897Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038669
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0218Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0218?

How severe is CVE-2017-0218?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0218 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0218?

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-2017-0218?

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Source: NVD / NIST