Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft Products
CVE-2017-8564

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Sp2 And R2 Sp1, Windows 7 Sp1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold And R2, Windows Rt 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, And 1703, And Windows Server 2016
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 July 2017

Summary

The Windows kernel of various Microsoft operating systems is susceptible to an information disclosure vulnerability. This issue arises from improper initialization of a memory address, which could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive data. Such vulnerabilities can expose critical system information, increasing the risk for exploitation if left unpatched. Administrators are encouraged to review the security advisory by Microsoft and apply recommended updates to safeguard their systems and mitigate this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 Windows kernel

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance...
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42338/
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038853
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EPSS Score

50% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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