Vulnerability identifier: #VU5325
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/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 obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by bowser.sys. A local attacker can execute a specially crafted program and gain access to important data on the affected system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: Vista, 7, 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 10
Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2016
External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-135
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.