#VU8782 Security restrictions bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-8715
Published: October 10, 2017 / Updated: October 10, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8782
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8715
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when PowerShell exposes functions and processes user supplied code. A local attacker can inject malicious code into a script that is trusted by the Code Integrity policy and bypass the Code Integrity policy.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.