Information disclosure in Windows System Information Console

1) XXE attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU7468

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8557

CWE-ID: CWE-611 - Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct XXE attack.

The weakness exists due to improper parsing of XML input containing a reference to an external entity. A remote attacker can send manipulated XML content, trick the victim into opening and read arbitrary files on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in information disclosure.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7 - 10

Windows Server: 2008 - 2016

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8557

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.