Main
Vulnerability Database
Exploits
ID:1174 - Exploit for Privilege escalation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0214
ID:1174 - Exploit for Privilege escalation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0214
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6497
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0214
CWE-ID: CWE-264
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 gain elevated privileges.
The weakness exists due to improper input validation before loading type libraries. A local attacker can execute a specially crafted application to gain root privileges on the system.
The weakness exists due to improper input validation before loading type libraries. A local attacker can execute a specially crafted application to gain root privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.