CVE-2017-0100 : What You Need to Know

A DCOM object found in Helppane.exe in various versions of Microsoft Windows allows local users to gain elevated privileges through a specially crafted application.

Understanding CVE-2017-0100

This CVE refers to the "Windows HelpPane Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability" affecting multiple Windows versions.

What is CVE-2017-0100?

The vulnerability enables local users to acquire elevated privileges by exploiting a specially designed application.

The Impact of CVE-2017-0100

Local users can gain elevated privileges on affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-0100

The technical aspects of the vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

A DCOM object in Helppane.exe in various Windows versions allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Affected Systems and Versions

Windows HelpPane in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2
Windows RT 8.1
Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607
Windows Server 2016

Exploitation Mechanism

Local users exploit a specially designed application to acquire elevated privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the vulnerability:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Microsoft.
Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user permissions.
Monitor and restrict DCOM object access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Windows systems.
Conduct security awareness training for users to recognize and report suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for and apply security updates from Microsoft to mitigate the vulnerability.