Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0245
Published: May 10, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6496
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-2017-0245
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 on the target system.
The weakness exists when the win32k component improperly provides kernel information. A local use can gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-0245
Install update from vendor's website.