SB2017031499 - Microsoft Color Management Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published: March 14, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017031499
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) ASLR bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0061)
The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability is caused by incorrect filtration of input data in Color Management Module (ICM32.dll). A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted website, trigger out-of-bounds read and gain access to parts of system memory.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive data in memory and bypass ASLR protection.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.