SB2017071128 - Remote code execution in Windows PowerShell
Published: July 11, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017071128
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Deserialization of untrusted data (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8565)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in PowerShell when PSObject wraps a CIM Instance. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system in a PowerShell remote session
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.