SB2017101011 - Remote code execution in Windows Shell

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8727)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when Internet Explorer improperly accesses objects in memory via the Microsoft Windows Text Services Framework. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

2) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11819)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when Microsoft browsers access objects in memory. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8727
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11819