SB2017031498 - Windows GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability



SB2017031498 - Windows GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published: March 14, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017031498
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 security vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0060)

The 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.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.