CVE-2017-8485

Name: CVE-2017-8485
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-15T01:29:03.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8485 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The kernel in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an authenticated attacker to obtain information via a specially crafted application. aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-8492, CVE-2017-8491, CVE-2017-8490, CVE-2017-8489, CVE-2017-8488, CVE-2017-8483, CVE-2017-8482, CVE-2017-8480, CVE-2017-8479, CVE-2017-8478, CVE-2017-8476, CVE-2017-8474, CVE-2017-8469, CVE-2017-8462, CVE-2017-0300, CVE-2017-0299, and CVE-2017-0297.. EPSS estimates a 3.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an authenticated attacker to obtain information via a specially crafted application. aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-8492, CVE-2017-8491, CVE-2017-8490, CVE-2017-8489, CVE-2017-8488, CVE-2017-8483, CVE-2017-8482, CVE-2017-8480, CVE-2017-8479, CVE-2017-8478, CVE-2017-8476, CVE-2017-8474, CVE-2017-8469, CVE-2017-8462, CVE-2017-0300, CVE-2017-0299, and CVE-2017-0297.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.59%

87.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98860Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038659Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8485Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42228/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98860Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038659Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8485Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42228/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8485?

How severe is CVE-2017-8485?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8485 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8485?

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