CVE-2026-12217: Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVSS 7.8)

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in DVDFab Virtual Drive 2.0.0.5. Impacted is an unknown function in the library dvdfabio.sys of the component Signed Kernel Driver. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

7.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.11%

1.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 24, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-12217?

A security vulnerability has been detected in DVDFab Virtual Drive 2.0.0.5. Impacted is an unknown function in the library dvdfabio.sys of the component Signed Kernel Driver. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

How severe is CVE-2026-12217?

CVE-2026-12217 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-12217?

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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