Main Vulnerability Database SB2017091225

SB2017091225 - XXE in Windows System Information Console

Published: September 12, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017091225

CSH Severity

Medium

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 vulnerability.

1) XXE (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8710)

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

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the Windows System Information Console when it improperly parses XML input containing a reference to an external entity. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted XML file, trick the victim into opening it and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8710