#VU6281 Privilege escalation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0211
Published: April 12, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6281
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-2017-0211
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain elevated privileges.
The vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows OLE when it fails an integrity-level check.. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow a local user to elevate his privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from Microsoft website.