SB2017031451 - Windows Uniscribe Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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SB2017031451 - Windows Uniscribe Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published: March 14, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017031451
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0112)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper disclosure of memory contents in Windows Uniscribe. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted document or visiting a malformed web page and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References