Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU6049

#VU6049 ASLR bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0063

Published: March 14, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6049

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-2017-0063

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Software vendor:
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.

External links

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-013