#VU6051 Out-of-bounds read in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0038

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6051

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-2017-0038

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Software vendor:
Microsoft

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.

Install update from vendor's website.

• https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=992
• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-013