SB2017041136 - Windows DirectShow Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published: April 11, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017041136
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) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0042)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by Windows DirectShow. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a Web site containing a specially crafted content, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to important data.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in information disclosure.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.