SB2017061316 - Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability



SB2017061316 - Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published: June 13, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017061316
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8490)

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper initialization of objects in memory by the Windows kernel. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and obtain information to perform further attacks.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.