ID:1160 - Exploit for Privilege escalation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0165

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits 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

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.