Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-8462
Published: June 13, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU13013
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8462
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed 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.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-8462
Install updates from vendor's website.