Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Products
CVE-2017-8694

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Kernel Mode Driver
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 October 2017

Summary

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Kernel Mode Driver due to improper handling of objects in memory. This flaw enables attackers to exploit the vulnerability to run arbitrary code in kernel mode, allowing them to escalate their privileges on the affected systems. Successful exploitation could permit unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of the Windows operating system, including various editions of Windows Server and Windows 10.

Affected Version(s)

Kernel Mode Driver 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

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039526
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101100
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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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