SB2016110810 - Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published: November 8, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016110810
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7214)
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when handling objects by the kernel. A local attacker can run a specially crafted program, trigger memory corruption, gain access to important data allowing to bypass Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR).
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.