SB2017091224 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows PDF

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8737)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows PDF Library due to improper handling of objects in memory. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

2) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8728)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows PDF Library due to improper handling of objects in memory. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8737
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8728