Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Lync
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-0108 CVE-2017-0073 CVE-2017-0060 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 CWE-200 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit |
Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #3 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Lync Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software Lync Attendee Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU6060
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0108
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site containing a malicious Word content, trick the victim into visiting it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Install update from vendor's website.
Microsoft Lync: 2010 - 2013
External linkshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-013
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.
2) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU6045
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0073
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
Install update from vendor's website.
Lync Attendee: 2010 - 2013
External linkshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-013
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU6042
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0060
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe 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.
Install update from vendor's website.
Microsoft Lync: 2010 - 2013
External linkshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-013
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user 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.
