Vulnerability identifier: #VU7199
Vulnerability 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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Windows
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The 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.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows Server: 2016 10.0.14393.10
Windows:
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8576
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.