CVE-2017-0259

The Windows kernel in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows authenticated attackers to obtain sensitive information via a specially crafted document, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-0175, CVE-2017-0220, and CVE-2017-0258.

• CWE-200

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98113Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0259Patch, Vendor Advisory
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42007/
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98113Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0259Patch, Vendor Advisory
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42007/

Published

May 12, 2017

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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