Vulnerability identifier: #VU6276
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
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 remote attacker to trigger denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to the way that Windows handles objects in memory. A remote attacker can perform a denial of service attack against vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 7, 8.1 RT - 8.1, 10
Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2008, 2012 R2 - 2012, 2016 10.0.14393.10
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0191
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.