PT-2017-2420 · Microsoft · Windows Server 2003+7
Published
2017-06-05
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Updated
2019-10-03
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CVE-2017-8552
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows XP SP3
Microsoft Windows XP x64 XP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1
Microsoft Windows 8
Description
The issue is related to a kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows that fails to properly handle objects in memory. This can allow an attacker to elevate their privileges. To exploit this, an attacker must first log on to the system. Successful exploitation could enable an attacker to run arbitrary code in kernel mode, install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.
Recommendations
For Microsoft Windows XP SP3, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows XP x64 XP2, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows Vista, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows 8, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the kernel-mode driver until a patch is available.
Fix
LPE
Improper Preservation of Permissions
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2008
Windows Vista
Windows Xp
Windows Xp X64