CVE-2017-0216: Microsoft Windows 10 1511, Windows 10 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to exploit a security...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-0216 is a Microsoft Windows Device Guard security feature bypass. On affected Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 systems, an attacker could inject malicious code into a Windows PowerShell session, weakening a control many organizations use to restrict untrusted code. Exposure is limited to environments running Windows 10 1511, Windows 10 1607, or Windows Server 2016, especially where Device Guard is relied on to enforce code integrity around PowerShell usage. Prioritize this for legacy Windows systems and environments using Device Guard as a core application-control layer. Urgency is lower than KEV-listed active exploitation, but bypassing a security control can undermine defense assumptions. Mitigation focus: Inventory affected Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 systems.; Review Microsoft MSRC guidance for CVE-2017-0216 remediation details.; Prioritize systems relying on Device Guard for PowerShell control..

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

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