Windows OLE Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-0211
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Privilege escalation

EUVDB-ID: #VU6281

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0211

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain elevated privileges.

The vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows OLE when it fails an integrity-level check.. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow a local user to elevate his privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 8.1 RT - 10

Windows Server: 2012 R2 - 2012

CPE2.3 External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0211


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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