CVE-2017-0173: Microsoft Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to exploit a security feature bypass vu...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a Microsoft Windows security feature bypass affecting Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2016. An attacker could bypass Device Guard protections by injecting malicious code into a Windows PowerShell session. The provided sources do not include a CVSS score or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is limited, based on the provided record, to Microsoft Windows 10 version 1607 and Windows Server 2016 systems, especially where Device Guard is used as a control boundary for PowerShell code integrity. Prioritize remediation where affected systems protect sensitive operations or rely on Device Guard to restrict PowerShell execution. Urgency is constrained by missing severity data and no provided exploitation evidence. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MSRC guidance for CVE-2017-0173.; Apply applicable Microsoft security updates for affected Windows builds.; Inventory Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2016 systems..

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Jun 13, 2026, 04:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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