CVE-2017-8561
HighSummary
The Windows kernel has a privilege escalation vulnerability due to the way it handles objects in memory. This affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016.
Risk Assessment
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to data and resources.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the system to the latest version to patch this vulnerability and to monitor the system for unauthorized activities.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Windows kernel in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way it handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".