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ID:1160 - Exploit for Privilege escalation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0165
ID:1160 - Exploit for Privilege escalation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0165
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6278
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0165
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain elevated privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling objects in memory. A local user can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow a local user to elevate his privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from Microsoft website.