Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0165

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain elevated privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling objects in memory. A local user can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow a local user to elevate his privileges on the system.

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2017-0165

Links to Public Exploits and PoC-codes

• Exploit #1160 - Microsoft Windows 10 10586 - IEETWCollector Arbitrary Directory/File Deletion Privilege Escalation (March 18, 2020)

External References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0165

Related Security Bulletins

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows
• Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability