Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-8490
CWE-ID CWE-200
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) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU7034

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8490

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7 - 10

Windows Server: 2008 - 2016 10.0.14393.10

CPE2.3 External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8490


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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