#VU8784 Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-11817
Published: October 10, 2017 / Updated: October 10, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8784
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2017-11817
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when the Windows kernel improperly initializes objects in memory. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in further attacks.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.