SB2017031462 - Windows Uniscribe Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published: March 14, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017031462
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0123)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper disclosure of memory contents in Windows Uniscribe. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted document or visiting a malformed web page and gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive data.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.