#VU8318 XXE in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2017-8710

Vulnerability identifier: #VU8318

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8710

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

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

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the Windows System Information Console when it improperly parses XML input containing a reference to an external entity. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted XML file, trick the victim into opening it and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2008

Windows: 7

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8710

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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.