Two vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-8702 CVE-2017-8716 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 CWE-264 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Privilege escalation
EUVDB-ID: #VU8324
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8702
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe disclosed vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Error Reporting (WER) when WER handles and executes files. A local user can execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10
Windows Server: 2016
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8702
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.
2) Security restrictions bypass
EUVDB-ID: #VU8325
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8716
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to mishandling of objects in memory by Windows Control Flow Guard. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and bypass security restrictions.
Install update from vendor's website.
Windows: 10
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8716
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.
