Out-of-bounds read in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-11851
Published: November 14, 2017 / Updated: November 14, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU9297
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-2017-11851
CWE-ID: CWE-125
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.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in win32k.sys driver, when the Windows GDI component improperly discloses kernel memory addresses. A local user can obtain potentially sensitive information.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-11851
Install updates from vendor's website.