SB2017031496 - Windows DNS Query Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published: March 14, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017031496
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-2017-0057)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in Windows dnsclient when processing DNS requests. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and force the client to connect to a malicious DNS server.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.