#VU6497 Privilege escalation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0214

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6497

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0214

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Software vendor:
Microsoft

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges.

The weakness exists due to improper input validation before loading type libraries. A local attacker can execute a specially crafted application to gain root privileges on the system.

Install update from vendor's website.

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0214