Security restrictions bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-15361

 

Security restrictions bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-15361

Published: October 12, 2017 / Updated: October 18, 2017


Vulnerability identifier: #VU8810
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-15361
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.

The weakness exists in certain Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chipsets due to unknown error. A remote attacker can cause the application to weaken key strength.

How to mitigate CVE-2017-15361

Microsoft hasn't released any patches addressing the vulnerability.
If your device is not from Microsoft, apply the firmware provided by the OEM.

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