Risk | Low |
Patch available | NO |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | N/A |
CWE-ID | CWE-427 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
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Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerabilities.
EUVDB-ID: #VU16987
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Exploit availability: No
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due the an error when processing web site link passed in VCard files within Microsoft Windows mail application. A remote attacker can trick the victim to download and open a specially crafted VCard file, then click on the link, indicated in the Web site field and execute arbitrary DLL file on the system.
MitigationMicrosoft has decided that it will not be fixing this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 7 - 10
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-013/
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/MICROSOFT-WINDOWS-VCF-FILE-INSUFFICIENT-WARNING-REMOTE-CO...
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
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.