CVE-2017-8579

7.0 HIGH
Published: June 29, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The DirectX component in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an authenticated attacker to run arbitrary code in kernel mode via a specially crafted application, aka "DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

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CVSS v3.x Details

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99212
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8579
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Mitigation Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99212
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8579
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mitigation Patch Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.0 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.2%
63th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-281

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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