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CVE-2017-8709: Windows OS kernels may leak sensitive memory data
CVE-2017-8709 · published 9 years ago
Summary
The core part of Windows 7, 8.1, RT 8.1, 10, Server 2008, Server 2012 and Server 2016 can unintentionally expose information stored in memory. This could allow an attacker to see data they should not see, potentially aiding other attacks. Install the latest Windows updates from Microsoft as soon as possible to close the gap.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10 |
1511 1607 1703 cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| microsoft | windows_7 |
All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| microsoft | windows_8.1 |
All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| microsoft | windows_rt_8.1 |
All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 |
r2 cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 |
r2 cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 |
All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
The Windows kernel component on 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...
The Windows kernel component on 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 information disclosure vulnerability when it improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8708, CVE-2017-8679, and CVE-2017-8719.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100792 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039325 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8709 Patch Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published13 Sep 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-8709 · NVD
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