Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Products
CVE-2017-0116

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

The Uniscribe component in specific versions of Microsoft Windows enables remote attackers to gain access to sensitive information residing in process memory through a specially crafted website. This vulnerability exposes systems running Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7 to potential data leaks, requiring users to implement stringent security measures to mitigate the risks of unauthorized data retrieval.

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/96665
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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