CyberRota Analysis
This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7. It affects Windows. Exploitation may require the attacker to be authenticated. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.
CVE
CVE-2017-0244
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.7
EPSS
2.00%
Windows
Original NVD 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."
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