#VU6495 Privilege escalation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0213
Published: May 10, 2017 / Updated: November 20, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6495
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0213
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The weakness exists due to an error in Windows COM Aggregate Marshaler. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application to escalate privileges on the system that in conjunction with other vulnerabilities may allow to execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to an error in Windows COM Aggregate Marshaler. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application to escalate privileges on the system that in conjunction with other vulnerabilities may allow to execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.