ID:1265 - Exploit for Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-8564

 
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ID:1265 - Exploit for Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-8564

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU7449
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8564
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to Windows kernel fails to properly initialize a memory address. A local user can obtain information that could lead to a Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR) bypass.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.