PT-2016-2964 · Microsoft · Windows Server 2016+8
Published
2016-11-08
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Updated
2018-10-12
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CVE-2016-7214
CVSS v2.0
4.9
Medium
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows versions prior to Windows 10 1709
Windows Vista SP2
Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1
Windows 7 SP1
Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2
Windows RT 8.1
Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607
Windows Server 2016
Description
The issue is related to insufficient access restrictions in kernel-mode drivers, allowing local attackers to disclose protected information using a specially crafted application. This can be achieved by bypassing the ASLR protection mechanism. The estimated number of potentially affected devices and details about real-world incidents are not provided.
Recommendations
For Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016, update to a version newer than Windows 10 1709 to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive information and implementing additional security measures to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Fix
Information Disclosure
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows
Windows 10
Windows 7
Windows 8.1
Windows Rt 8.1
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2016
Windows Vista