CVE-2017-8515
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CVE-2017-8515 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows 10 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an unauthenticated attacker to send a specially crafted kernel mode request to cause a denial of service on the target system, aka "Windows VAD Cloning Denial of Service Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft Windows 10 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an unauthenticated attacker to send a specially crafted kernel mode request to cause a denial of service on the target system, aka "Windows VAD Cloning Denial of Service Vulnerability".
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1511 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1703 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98833Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8515Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98833Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8515Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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