Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability



Published: 2017-03-14
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-0059
CWE-ID CWE-200
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU5969

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0059

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to unknown error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can gain unauthorized access to potentially sensitive data.


Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Internet Explorer: 9 - 11

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0059


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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