Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Products
CVE-2017-8593

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Kernel-mode Drivers
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 August 2017

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Win32k component, affecting multiple versions of Windows operating systems. The flaw allows an attacker to elevate privileges by exploiting the improper handling of objects in memory. This could enable a malicious user to run arbitrary code in the context of the local kernel. Successful exploitation may allow the attacker to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights. Updating systems to the latest versions and applying appropriate patches is crucial to mitigating this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers 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

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100032
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039105
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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