SB2017031406 - Information disclosure in Windows DVD Maker
Published: March 14, 2017 Updated: March 16, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017031406
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) XML injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0045)
The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive data.
The vulnerability exists due to a flaw in Windows DVD Maker when parsing a malicious .msdvd file. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .msdvd file, trick the victim into opening it and read arbitrary file on the victim's computer.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to read arbitrary file on victim's computer.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.