CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-8494

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 allows a locally-authenticated attacker to run a specially crafted application on a targeted system. The issue occurs when Windows Secure Kernel Mode fails to properly handle objects in memory.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could gain elevated privileges on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to data and resources. This poses a significant security risk to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions that include security patches. Additionally, monitoring and restricting access to systems should be implemented to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow a locally-authenticated attacker to run a specially crafted application on a targeted system when Windows Secure Kernel Mode fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS