Vulnerability identifier: #VU7757

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8668

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

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 local user to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists when the Volume Manager Extension Driver component improperly provides kernel information. A local user can gain access to potentially sensitive kernel information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 7

Windows Server: 2008 - 2012 R2

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8668

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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.