SB2017091225 - XXE in Windows System Information Console
Published: September 12, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017091225
Severity
Medium
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) XXE (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8710)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the Windows System Information Console when it improperly parses XML input containing a reference to an external entity. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted XML file, trick the victim into opening it and gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.