SB2017041151 - Windows Denial of Service Vulnerability



SB2017041151 - Windows Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published: April 11, 2017 Updated: January 10, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2017041151
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Denial of service (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0191)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to trigger denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to the way that Windows handles objects in memory. A remote attacker can perform a denial of service attack against vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.