Vulnerability identifier: #VU9310

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11768

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: 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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7, 10, 8.1 - 8.1 RT

Windows Server: 2008 - 2016

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11768

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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