Security restrictions bypass in Device Guard in Windows
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-8746 |
| CWE-ID | 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 one low risk vulnerability.
1) Security restrictions bypass
EUVDB-ID: #VU8327
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8746
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 an error in Device Guard. A local attacker can inject code into a trusted PowerShell process that is trusted by the Code Integrity policy and bypass the Device Guard Code Integrity policy on the local machine.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10
Windows Server: 2016
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8746
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
