PT-2017-1531 · Microsoft · Windows 7+4
James Forshaw
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Published
2017-03-14
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Updated
2017-08-16
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CVE-2017-0103
CVSS v3.1
7.0
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Description
The issue is related to the mishandling of registry objects in memory by the kernel API, allowing local users to gain privileges via a crafted application. This is due to a buffer overflow operation in memory. The exploitation of this issue may allow an attacker to elevate their privileges.
Recommendations
For Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2012, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue.
Exploit
Fix
LPE
Buffer Overflow
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows Vista