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ID:164 - Exploit for Privilege escalation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-11783
ID:164 - Exploit for Privilege escalation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-11783
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8781
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11783
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 on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when Windows improperly handles calls to Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC). A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.