Information disclosure in Windows Uniscribe
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-8695 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-200 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Word Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Skype for Business Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software Microsoft Lync Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software Microsoft Live Meeting Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software Lync Attendee Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU8307
Risk: Medium
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-2017-8695
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Uniscribe improperly discloses the contents of its memory. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted document or web page, trick the victim into opening it and gain access to potentially sensitive information.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 7 - 10
Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2016 10.0.14393.10
Microsoft Office: 2007 - 2010 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Word: Viewer
Skype for Business: 2016
Microsoft Lync: 2010 - 2013
Microsoft Live Meeting: 2007 Add-in - 2007 Console
Lync Attendee: 2010
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:2016:10.0.14393.10:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:2010 Service Pack 2:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_word:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:skype_for_business:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_lync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_live_meeting:2007 Add-in:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync_attendee:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8695
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.
