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CVE-2017-8678: The Windows kernel component on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, W...

The Windows kernel component on 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 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an information disclosure vulnerability when it improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8677, CVE-2017-8680, CVE-2017-8681, and CVE-2017-8687.

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CVE-2017-8678 is a Windows kernel information disclosure issue in win32k memory handling. It affects many Windows client and server versions from the Windows 7/Server 2008 era through Windows 10 1703 and Server 2016. The bundle does not provide CVSS or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely on systems still running the listed Windows versions without Microsoft’s CVE-2017-8678 security update or equivalent servicing guidance applied. Address during normal patch governance, with higher priority for legacy Windows systems and high-value servers. No supplied evidence supports emergency response for active exploitation, but public exploit availability raises operational risk. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft’s CVE-2017-8678 advisory for the applicable security update.; Patch affected Windows versions through supported Microsoft servicing channels.; Inventory systems running the listed Windows client and server versions..

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Microsoft CorporationWindows kernelMicrosoft 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 1703, and Windows Server 2016Listed
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