CVE-2017-0245: microsoft corporation microsoft windows
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-0245 is a medium (CVSS 4.7) vulnerability in microsoft corporation microsoft windows. EPSS estimates a 7.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94.5% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 12-05-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The kernel-mode drivers in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2012 Gold allow a local authenticated attacker to execute a specially crafted application to obtain kernel information, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
7.70%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
95%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 7.70% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundMicrosoft Windows 7 Kernel - 'win32k!xxxClientLpkDrawTextEx' Stack Memory Disclosure
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft2 products
Microsoft corporation1 product
- microsoft windowsWindows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2012 Gold
2 vendors · 3 products
References
3 links
portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0245X Refsource CONFIRMPatchVendor Advisory