#VU8307 Information disclosure in Microsoft products - CVE-2017-8695 

 

#VU8307 Information disclosure in Microsoft products - CVE-2017-8695

Published: September 12, 2017 / Updated: September 12, 2017


Vulnerability identifier: #VU8307
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8695
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Skype for Business
Microsoft Lync
Microsoft Live Meeting
Lync Attendee
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Uniscribe improperly discloses the contents of its memory. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted document or web page, trick the victim into opening it and gain access to potentially sensitive information.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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