SB2017061319 - Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability



SB2017061319 - Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published: June 13, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017061319
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8494)

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by Windows Secure Kernel Mode. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, gain system privileges and violate virtual trust levels (VTL).

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in full system compromise.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.