CVE-2017-8494

Name: CVE-2017-8494
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-15T01:29:03.553+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8494 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow a locally-authenticated attacker to run a specially crafted application on a targeted system when Windows Secure Kernel Mode fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow a locally-authenticated attacker to run a specially crafted application on a targeted system when Windows Secure Kernel Mode fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.95%

77.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-281

Affected Software

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98855Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8494Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98855Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8494Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8494?

How severe is CVE-2017-8494?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8494 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8494?

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