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CVE-2017-8478: 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, 1703, 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-2017-8479, CVE-2017-8476, CVE-2017-8474, CVE-2017-8469, CVE-2017-8462, CVE-2017-0300, CVE-2017-0299, and CVE-2017-0297.

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CVE-2017-8478 is a Windows kernel information disclosure issue. An attacker must already be authenticated and run a specially crafted application, so this is not described as a remote unauthenticated takeover. The business concern is exposure on older Windows endpoints and servers where leaked kernel information could assist further compromise. Exposure is likely limited to systems running the listed Windows versions: Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows RT 8.1, early Windows 10 releases, and Windows Server 2016. Confirm exact build and patch state against Microsoft guidance. Handle as a legacy Windows hygiene and defense-in-depth issue. It is not confirmed actively exploited in the provided sources, but public exploit-related material and kernel information disclosure make unresolved exposure worth closing during normal vulnerability remediation cycles. Mitigation focus: Check the Microsoft advisory for CVE-2017-8478 and apply vendor guidance.; Inventory listed Windows versions across endpoints and servers.; Prioritize remediation on multi-user systems and internet-adjacent administrative workstations..

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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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