#VU5323 Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2016-7214
Published: November 8, 2016 / Updated: March 3, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5323
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7214
CWE-ID: CWE-119
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 boundary error when handling objects by the kernel. A local attacker can run a specially crafted program, trigger memory corruption, gain access to important data allowing to bypass Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR).
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.