CVE-2017-0101
HighExploitedPublic exploitThe kernel-mode drivers in Transaction Manager in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allow local users to gain…
Published Mar 16, 2017 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-0101 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Windows 7 (Microsoft), Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft), Windows Vista (Microsoft) and 1 more product.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 15, 2022 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
57%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The kernel-mode drivers in Transaction Manager in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 15, 2022 | Apr 5, 2022 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 15, 2022 | Apr 5, 2022 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 15, 2022 | Apr 5, 2022 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 15, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 7Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows Server 2008Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows VistaMicrosoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows | >= The kernel-mode drivers in Transaction Manager in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 16, 2017
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 15, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 15, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 15, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 15, 2022
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory96625
- advisory1038013
- patchhttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0101
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitExploitDB-44479
FAQ
Common Questions.
The kernel-mode drivers in Transaction Manager in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windo…
Affected: Windows 7 (Microsoft); Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft); Windows Vista (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 15, 2022 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Mar 15, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 5, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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