Vulnerability Database

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Total vulnerabilities in the database

CVE-2017-0050

The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7; Windows 8; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; Windows RT 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; and Windows Server 2016 does not properly enforce permissions, which allows local users to spoof processes, spoof inter-process communication, or cause a denial of service via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

  • Published: Mar 17, 2017
  • Updated: Apr 13, 2023
  • CVE: CVE-2017-0050
  • Severity: High
  • Exploit:

CVSS v3:

  • Severity: High
  • Score: 7.8
  • AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: High
  • Score: 7.2
  • AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

No CWE or OWASP classifications available.