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CVE-2017-8469: The kernel in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012...

The kernel in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows an authenticated attacker to obtain information via a specially crafted application. aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-8491, CVE-2017-8490, CVE-2017-8489, CVE-2017-8488, CVE-2017-8485, CVE-2017-8483, CVE-2017-8482, CVE-2017-8481, CVE-2017-8480, CVE-2017-8478, CVE-2017-8479, CVE-2017-8476, CVE-2017-8474, CVE-2017-8462, CVE-2017-0300, CVE-2017-0299, and CVE-2017-0297.

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CVE-2017-8469 is a Microsoft Windows kernel information disclosure issue. An authenticated attacker with the ability to run a specially crafted application could obtain information from affected Windows systems. The source bundle does not show remote code execution, privilege escalation, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on unpatched or unsupported Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, older Windows 10 builds, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2016 systems. Treat this as a hygiene and legacy-platform risk. It is not evidenced as actively exploited in the bundle, but public exploit material and broad legacy Windows exposure justify timely patch verification and unsupported-system reduction. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MSRC guidance for CVE-2017-8469.; Apply applicable Microsoft security updates for affected Windows versions.; Prioritize retirement or isolation of unsupported Windows releases..

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Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016.Listed
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