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ID:1171 - Exploit for Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0259
ID:1171 - Exploit for Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0259
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6494
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0259
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by Windows kernel. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and gain access to arbitrary files.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.