Vulnerability identifier: #VU8322

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8628

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description
A remote attacker can perform spoofing attack.

A spoofing vulnerability exists in Microsoft's implementation of the Bluetooth stack. An attacker can perform a MitM (Man-in-the-Middle) attack and force a user's computer to unknowingly route traffic through the attacker's computer. The attacker can then monitor and read the traffic before sending it on to the intended recipient.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 7

Windows Server: 2008 - 2016 10.0.14393.10

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8628

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.