CVE-2017-8627
CVE-2017-8627 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
- CVSS v2: 4.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10 1703, allows a denial of service vulnerability due to the way it handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Subsystem for Linux Denial of Service Vulnerability".
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8627?
- Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10 1703, allows a denial of service vulnerability due to the way it handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Subsystem for Linux Denial of Service Vulnerability".
- How severe is CVE-2017-8627?
- CVE-2017-8627 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-8627 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-8627?
- CVE-2017-8627 affects Microsoft Windows 10. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-8627?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-8627 published?
- CVE-2017-8627 was published on 2017-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100065
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039103
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8627
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1703:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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