#VU9310 Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-11768
Published: November 14, 2017 / Updated: November 14, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU9310
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11768
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists in Windows Media Player due to improper disclosure of file information when handling user-supplied input. A local attacker can execute an application that submits malicious input to access sensitive information on the targeted system, which could be used to conduct additional attacks.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.