How severe is CVE-2017-8716?

CVE-2017-8716 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-2017-8716 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-2017-8716?

CVE-2017-8716 affects Microsoft Windows 10. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8716?

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

When was CVE-2017-8716 published?

CVE-2017-8716 was published on 2017-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8716

CVE-2017-8716 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10
Published: 2017-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Control Flow Guard in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1703 allows an attacker to run a specially crafted application to bypass Control Flow Guard, due to the way that Control Flow Guard handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8716?: Windows Control Flow Guard in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1703 allows an attacker to run a specially crafted application to bypass Control Flow Guard, due to the way that Control Flow Guard handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability".
How severe is CVE-2017-8716?: CVE-2017-8716 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-2017-8716 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-2017-8716?: CVE-2017-8716 affects Microsoft Windows 10. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8716?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8716 published?: CVE-2017-8716 was published on 2017-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1703:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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