Vulnerability identifier: #VU8304
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
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 attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling objects in memory by the Windows Graphics Device Interface+ (GDI+). A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and retrieve arbitrary data on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 7, 8.1 RT - 8.1, 10
Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2008, 2012 R2 - 2012, 2016 10.0.14393.10
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8688
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.