Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0286

Vulnerability identifier: #VU7212

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 5.1 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0286

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The weakness exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by the Windows GDI component. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and read arbitrary files on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in information disclosure.

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

Install update from vendor's website.

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• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0286

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