Microsoft Windows Hyper-V CVE-2017-0193 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability. A local attacker can exploit this issue to gain elevated privileges.

Technologies Affected

• Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for x64-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems SP1
• Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems SP1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems SP2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Recommendations

Permit local access for trusted individuals only. Where possible, use restricted environments and restricted shells.
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker requires local access to an affected computer. Grant local access for trusted and accountable users only.

Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.