Vulnerability identifier: #VU6496

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0245

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 attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists  when the win32k component improperly provides kernel information. A local use can gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7

Windows Server: 2008 - 2012 R2

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0245

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Q & A

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.