CVE-2017-0213

Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation

7.3 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwarePublic exploitEPSS 84.1%

Published12 May 2017
Added to CISA KEV28 Mar 2022
Remediation due18 Apr 2022

Description

Windows COM Aggregate Marshaler 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, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an elevation privilege vulnerability when an attacker runs a specially crafted application, aka "Windows COM Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0214.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1507all versions

Microsoft Windows 10 1511all versions

Microsoft Windows 10 1607all versions

Microsoft Windows 10 1703all versions

Microsoft Windows 7all versions

Microsoft Windows 8.1all versions

Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1all versions

Microsoft Windows Server 2008r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016all versions

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Patch & vendor advisories

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0213

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0213PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0213US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42020/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98102Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038457Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2017-0213 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2017-0213 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 28 Mar 2022. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2017-0213?

CVE-2017-0213 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated high. EPSS estimates a 84.1% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-0213?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1511, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1703, Microsoft Windows 7, and 5 more.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0213?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.