MS.Win32k.Win32kbase.sys.Elevation.Of.Privilege
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Windows.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the Windows kernel-mode driver fails to properly handle objects in memory. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to leverage their privileges on vulnerable systems.
Affected Products
Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
Windows Server 2016
Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
Impact
Privilege Escalation: Remote attackers can leverage their privileges on vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/2017-8689
Telemetry
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