Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-11814
Published: October 10, 2017 / Updated: October 10, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8770
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:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11814
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit 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 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.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-11814
Install updates from vendor's website.