Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU6278

#VU6278 Privilege escalation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0165

Published: April 12, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6278

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0165

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain elevated privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling objects in memory. A local user can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow a local user to elevate his privileges on the system.

Install update from Microsoft website.