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ID:1101 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0108
ID:1101 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0108
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6060
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0108
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site containing a malicious Word content, trick the victim into visiting it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
The weakness exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site containing a malicious Word content, trick the victim into visiting it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.