Improper input validation in Windows - CVE-2017-8622
Published: August 8, 2017 / Updated: August 8, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7747
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8622
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to elevate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in the way that the Windows Subsystem for Linux handles NT pipes. A local user could exploit this vulnerability to execute code with elevated permissions.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow a local user to execute code with elevated privileges on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-8622
Install updates from vendor's website.