#VU6048 ASLR bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0061
Published: March 14, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6048
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2017-0061
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability is caused by incorrect filtration of input data in Color Management Module (ICM32.dll). A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted website, trigger out-of-bounds read and gain access to parts of system memory.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive data in memory and bypass ASLR protection.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.