CVE-2017-0216

CVE-2017-0216 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft Windows 10 1511, Windows 10 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to exploit a security feature bypass vulnerability in Device Guard that could allow the attacker to inject malicious code into a Windows PowerShell session, aka "Device Guard Code Integrity Policy Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0173, CVE-2017-0215, CVE-2017-0218, and CVE-2017-0219.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-0216?
Microsoft Windows 10 1511, Windows 10 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to exploit a security feature bypass vulnerability in Device Guard that could allow the attacker to inject malicious code into a Windows PowerShell session, aka "Device Guard Code Integrity Policy Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0173, CVE-2017-0215, CVE-2017-0218, and CVE-2017-0219.
How severe is CVE-2017-0216?
CVE-2017-0216 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-0216 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-0216?
CVE-2017-0216 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0216?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-0216 published?
CVE-2017-0216 was published on 2017-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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