ID:1417 - Exploit for Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-8462

 
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ID:1417 - Exploit for Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-8462

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU13013
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8462
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization of a memory address by the Windows kernel. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR) bypass.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.