Memory corruption in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-8584
Published: July 11, 2017 / Updated: July 11, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7459
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8584
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption when processing WiFi packets in HoloLens. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted WiFi packet to the affected device and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable device.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-8584
Install updates from vendor's website.