How severe is CVE-2017-0211?

CVE-2017-0211 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-0211 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-0211?

CVE-2017-0211 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0211?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-0211 published?

CVE-2017-0211 was published on 2017-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-0211

CVE-2017-0211 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-610.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-610
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10
Published: 2017-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2016 versions of Microsoft Windows OLE when it fails an integrity-level check, aka "Windows OLE Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-0211?: An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2016 versions of Microsoft Windows OLE when it fails an integrity-level check, aka "Windows OLE Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2017-0211?: CVE-2017-0211 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-0211 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-0211?: CVE-2017-0211 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0211?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-0211 published?: CVE-2017-0211 was published on 2017-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1511:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1703:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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