Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-0213 lets a lower-privileged Windows user gain elevated privileges by running a specially crafted application. It is not an internet-facing remote entry point, but it can turn an initial foothold into full system compromise on affected, unpatched Windows systems. Exposure is most likely on legacy or unpatched Microsoft Windows versions listed by the CVE: Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows RT 8.1, early Windows 10 releases, and Windows Server 2016. Treat as high priority where affected Windows systems still exist. Because it is KEV-listed, unpatched systems can materially increase breach impact after initial access, especially on shared workstations, servers, and legacy operational environments. Mitigation focus: Review the Microsoft MSRC advisory for CVE-2017-0213 and apply vendor-listed security updates.; Prioritize patching affected Windows endpoints and servers that support user logon or application execution.; Retire or isolate unsupported Windows versions where vendor updates are unavailable..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.35.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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7.3HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 42020CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0213CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0213CVE reference · government-resource
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