Microsoft Color Management Information Disclosure Vulnerability
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-0061 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-125 |
| 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) ASLR bypass
EUVDB-ID: #VU6048
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0061
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 7 - Vista
Windows Server: 2008 - 2008 R2
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0061
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker 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.
