CVE-2017-8475: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows…

CVE-2017-8475: Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1...

Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an authenticated attacker to run a specially crafted application when the Windows kernel improperly initializes objects in memory, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8470, CVE-2017-8471, CVE-2017-8472, CVE-2017-8473, CVE-2017-8477, and CVE-2017-8484.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 16:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-8475 is a Windows kernel information disclosure issue. A signed-in attacker could run a specially crafted application and potentially read information that should not be exposed. The sources do not provide CVSS, public exploit evidence, or detailed fix status in the bundle. Exposure is mainly on legacy Windows endpoints and servers running the listed affected versions. Risk requires an authenticated attacker able to execute an application locally or in an equivalent user context. Medium priority for organizations with legacy Windows estates. It is not reported as actively exploited here, but kernel information disclosure can help attackers chain vulnerabilities and should not be ignored on exposed or high-value systems. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MSRC guidance for CVE-2017-8475 and applicable updates.; Inventory systems running the listed affected Windows versions.; Prioritize unsupported or internet-facing legacy Windows hosts for remediation planning..

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

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 15, 2017, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8475CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

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

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