Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-11765
Published: October 10, 2017 / Updated: October 10, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8769
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11765
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to an error when the Windows kernel handles objects in memory. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and gain access to arbitrary data.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in further attack.
The weakness exists due to an error when the Windows kernel handles objects in memory. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and gain access to arbitrary data.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in further attack.
Affected software
Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Windows Server
How to mitigate CVE-2017-11765
Install updates from vendor's website.