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CVE-2017-0263

CISA KEV

Published February 10, 2022 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Microsoft Win32k contains a privilege escalation vulnerability due to the Windows kernel-mode driver failing to properly handle objects in memory.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
MicrosoftWin32k

Patch Status

Patch by 2022-08-10

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2017-0263.