Out-of-bounds read in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0038
Published: March 14, 2017 / Updated: March 15, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6051
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0038
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper handling EMF files in Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) when processing EMR_SETDIBITSTODEVICE record. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted EMF file, trick the victim into opening it and gain access to important data.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.
The weakness exists due to improper handling EMF files in Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) when processing EMR_SETDIBITSTODEVICE record. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted EMF file, trick the victim into opening it and gain access to important data.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-0038
Install update from vendor's website.