Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0118

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper disclosure of memory contents in Windows Uniscribe. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted document or visiting a malformed web page and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive data.

How to mitigate CVE-2017-0118

Install updates from vendor's website.

Sources

• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-011