Vulnerability identifier: #VU6280
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory.. A local user can obtain potentially sensitive information.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 8.1 RT - 8.1, 10
Windows Server: 2012 R2 - 2012, 2016 10.0.14393.10
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0167
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.