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

Vulnerability identifier: #VU8307

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1 [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: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft Word
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Skype for Business
Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software
Microsoft Lync
Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software
Microsoft Live Meeting
Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software
Lync Attendee
Client/Desktop applications / Messaging 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7, 8.1 RT - 8.1, 10

Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2008, 2012 R2 - 2012, 2016 10.0.14393.10

Microsoft Office: 2007, 2010 Service Pack 2

Microsoft Word: Viewer

Skype for Business: 2016

Microsoft Lync: 2010, 2013

Microsoft Live Meeting: 2007 Add-in - 2007 Console

Lync Attendee: 2010

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8695

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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