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CVE-2017-0101

Microsoft Windows Transaction Manager Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft WindowsOperating systems
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CVSS
7.8High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 15 Mar 2022. Known ransomware useCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)57.5%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline5 Apr 2022Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 17 Mar 2017, 00:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 15 Mar 2018Exploit code publicExploit-DB
  3. 15 Mar 2022Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 1

  • Local exploitMicrosoft Windows Kernel (7 x86) - Local Privilege Escalation (MS17-017) 15 Mar 2018Exploit-DB

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Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists when the Windows Transaction Manager improperly handles objects in memory.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • Windowsaffected: The kernel-mode drivers in Transaction Manager in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607CVE List

References 4