Advisory Details

July 10th, 2017

(Pwn2Own) Microsoft Windows basicrender WarpKMEscape Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI-17-463
ZDI-CAN-4603

CVE ID CVE-2017-8575
CVSS SCORE 2.1, AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS Microsoft
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Windows
VULNERABILITY DETAILS


This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Microsoft Windows. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the basicrender!WarpKMEscape function. When called with certain parameters, this function will return sensitive data to the caller. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privilege to the level of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8575
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2017-03-16 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2017-07-10 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT pgboy of Qihoo 360Vulcan Team
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