Two vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Graphics Component
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-8576 CVE-2017-8575 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 CWE-200 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Privilege escalation
EUVDB-ID: #VU7199
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8576
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper initialization of content in memory by the Windows Graphics component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Install update from vendor's website.
Windows Server: 2016 10.0.14393.10
Windows: 10
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8576
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.
2) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU7200
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8575
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The weakness exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by the Windows Graphics component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and read arbitrary files on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in information disclosure.
Install update from vendor's website.
Windows Server: 2016 10.0.14393.10
Windows: 10
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8575
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.
