SB2017021507 - Information disclosure in Microsoft GDI

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0038)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper handling EMF files in Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) when processing EMR_SETDIBITSTODEVICE record. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted EMF file, trick the victim into opening it and gain access to important data.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=992
• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-013