Windows GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-0062 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-200 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU6043
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0062
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI). A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and retrieve information from a targeted system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.
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Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 7 - Vista
Windows Server: 2008 - 2016
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0062
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
