#VU8318 XXE in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2017-8710
Published: September 12, 2017 / Updated: September 12, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8318
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 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: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Software vendor:
Microsoft
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.