Medium severity6.7NVD Advisory· Published May 12, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2017-0244
CVE-2017-0244
Description
The kernel in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows locally authenticated attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, or in Windows 7 for x64-based systems, cause denial of service, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Affected products
8cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 3 more
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:itanium:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)
- Microsoft Corporation/Microsoft Windowsv5Range: Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0244nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/98109nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1038453nvd
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