ID:1099 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0084

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1099 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0084

ID:1099 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0084

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU6058
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0084
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the way Windows Uniscribe handles objects in memory. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted website, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

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


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.