Uniscribe Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Products
CVE-2017-0091

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Uniscribe
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 March 2017

Summary

The Uniscribe component in various Microsoft Windows versions is vulnerable to an information disclosure issue that could be exploited by remote attackers. By crafting a specific web page, an attacker can gain access to sensitive data from the process memory of affected systems. This vulnerability highlights the importance of securing web browser interactions and ensuring that users are protected from potentially malicious content. Microsoft has addressed this vulnerability through system updates and encourages users to apply these patches promptly.

Affected Version(s)

Windows Uniscribe Uniscribe in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96657
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037992
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

EPSS Score

10% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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