Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-0165
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Privilege escalation

EUVDB-ID: #VU6278

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0165

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain elevated privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling objects in memory. A local user can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow a local user to elevate his privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 8.1 - 10

Windows Server: 2012 - 2012 R2

CPE2.3 External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0165


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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