Vulnerability identifier: #VU7034

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8490

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper initialization of objects in memory by the Windows kernel. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and obtain information to perform further attacks.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7, 10, 8.1 - 8.1 RT

Windows Server: 2008 - 2016 10.0.14393.10

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8490

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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.