Vulnerability identifier: #VU6253

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0192

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory in Adobe Type Manager Font Driver (ATMFD.dll). A local user can gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: Vista, 7, 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 10

Windows Server: 2008 - 2016

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0192

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.