Vulnerability identifier: #VU969

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0070

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows RT
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 on the target system.
The weakness is due to improper access comtrol by a Windows kernel API on an affected system when handling access to sensitive registry informatio. By executing a specially crafted application attackers can gain access to sensitive registry information that can be used for further attacks.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability leads to disclosure of potentially sensitive data on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official patch addressing the vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10, 8, 8.1 RT, Vista, 7

Windows Server: 2008 - 2012 R2

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External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS16-124

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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.