Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows GDI
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-0286 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-200 |
| 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) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU7212
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0286
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The weakness exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by the Windows GDI component. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and read arbitrary files on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in information disclosure.
Install update from vendor's website.
Windows: 7
Windows Server: 2008 - 2008 R2
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0286
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.
