CVE-2017-8564
Description
Windows kernel in Microsoft 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, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an information disclosure vulnerability when it fails to properly initialize a memory address, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability".
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Microsoft Windows Kernel - 'IOCTL 0x120007 NsiGetParameter' nsiproxy/netio Pool Memory Disclosure
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| windows | - | affected | |
| windows | 1511 | affected | |
| windows | 1607 | affected | |
| windows | 1703 | affected | |
| windows | r2 | affected | |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99428
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038853
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8564
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42338/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99428
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038853
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8564
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42338/
CWEs
CWE-200
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.