Vulnerability identifier: #VU17618
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to gain elevated privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and gain elevated privileges to cxecute arbitrary code on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 10 - 10 1809
Windows Server: 2012 R2 - 2019 1803
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0656
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.