CVE-2017-0188

3.3 LOW
Published: April 12, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

A Win32k information disclosure vulnerability exists in Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016 when the win32k component improperly provides kernel information. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user's system, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0189.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97475
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038239
Source: secure@microsoft.com
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0188
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Mitigation Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97475
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038239
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0188
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mitigation Patch Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
3.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
5.1%
90th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

microsoft