SB2017071123 - Remote Code Execution in HoloLens
Published: July 11, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017071123
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Adjecent network
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8584)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption when processing WiFi packets in HoloLens. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted WiFi packet to the affected device and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable device.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.