CVE-2017-0039 Privilege escalation in Windows DLL
Local attackers can gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper DLL loading validation in Windows.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-0039?
CVE-2017-0039 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008, published on 17 Mar 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2 mishandle dynamic link library (DLL) loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Library Loading Input Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0039?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0039?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0039 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-0039 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0039 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Sources
Also known as GHSA-crhq-jv39-3hgh.