What is CVE-2017-0259?

CVE-2017-0259 is a security advisory published by Microsoft with High severity. EchelonGraph links Microsoft's advisory rather than copying its page; it is at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2017-0259.

Which CVE IDs does CVE-2017-0259 cover?

CVE-2017-0259 covers the following CVE IDs: CVE-2017-0259. Each CVE has its own detail page on EchelonGraph Pulse with its EchelonGraph score.

What is the CVSS v3 score of CVE-2017-0259?

CVE-2017-0259 has a CVSS v3 base score of 4.7, published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC).

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-0259?

CVE-2017-0259 affects 15 products, including: Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems; Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems; Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems; Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems; Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems; and others — see the full list on the advisory page.

How do I remediate CVE-2017-0259?

Microsoft lists 6 KB articles for CVE-2017-0259: KB4019474, KB4019473, KB4019472, KB4019215, KB4019213, KB4016871, and 1 other update. Each is listed on this page with its update type and, where Microsoft gives one, its fixed build; Microsoft's advisory is at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2017-0259.

CVE-2017-0259HighMicrosoft CVSS 4.7CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Microsoft security update for CVE-2017-0259 — Windows

Vendor

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)

Published

May 9, 2017

Last Modified

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🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

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📋 Microsoft's advisory

EchelonGraph does not copy Microsoft's advisory page: its FAQ and remediation text are not shown here. Read the advisory on https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2017-0259. This page also shows what EchelonGraph holds for CVE-2017-0259, with the description from its CVE record, which the CVE Numbering Authority that assigned the CVE wrote: for a CVE Microsoft assigned, often in the words of Microsoft's own advisory.

🎯 Affected products15

Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Windows RT 8.1
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)

✅ Updates Microsoft lists: 6 KB articles and 1 other update

7 rows: one per KB article or update, update type and fixed build. Their details are on Microsoft's advisory.

KB article	Update	Fixed build
KB4019474	Security Update	—
KB4019473	Security Update	—
KB4019472	Security Update	—
KB4019215	Monthly Rollup	—
KB4019213	Security Only	—
—	Monthly Rollup	—
KB4016871	Security Update	—

🧭 EchelonGraph on CVE-2017-0259

EchelonGraph score: 4.7 MEDIUM
CISA KEV: Not listed
Fix status: A fix is available — apply it.

Description from the CVE record (CVE.org), as published by its numbering authority

The Windows kernel in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows authenticated attackers to obtain sensitive information via a specially crafted document, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-0175, CVE-2017-0220, and CVE-2017-0258.

Published by Microsoft Corporation, the CVE Numbering Authority that assigned CVE-2017-0259, in its CVE record at CVE.org; reused under the CVE Program's Terms of Use (its licence and MITRE's copyright notice are in our Terms of Service).

🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

📋 Microsoft's advisory

🎯 Affected products15

✅ Updates Microsoft lists: 6 KB articles and 1 other update

🧭 EchelonGraph on CVE-2017-0259

🔗 References (7)