CVE-2017-8668

Name: CVE-2017-8668
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-08T21:29:01.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8668 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Volume Manager Extension Driver in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2 allows an attacker to run a specially crafted application and obtain kernel information, aka "Volume Manager Extension Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 2.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Volume Manager Extension Driver in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2 allows an attacker to run a specially crafted application and obtain kernel information, aka "Volume Manager Extension Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.43%

82.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100092Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039108Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8668Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100092Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039108Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8668Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8668?

How severe is CVE-2017-8668?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8668 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8668?

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