CVE-2017-0022: Microsoft XML Core Services Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Fri Mar 17 2017(Updated: )
Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows RT 8.1; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows Server 2016; and Windows Vista SP2 improperly handles objects in memory, allowing attackers to test for files on disk via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft XML Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft XML Core Services | ||
| All of | ||
| Microsoft XML Core Services | =3.0 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-0022?
CVE-2017-0022 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
How can I determine if my system is affected by CVE-2017-0022?
You can check if your system is affected by CVE-2017-0022 by verifying if you are running vulnerable versions of Microsoft XML Core Services on supported Windows versions.
What remediation steps should be taken for CVE-2017-0022?
To fix CVE-2017-0022, ensure that you install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft that address this vulnerability.
What versions of Microsoft Windows are impacted by CVE-2017-0022?
CVE-2017-0022 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, and various Windows Server editions.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-0022 while waiting for a patch?
While there is no formal workaround for CVE-2017-0022, best practice is to minimize user privileges and avoid opening untrusted files or links until a patch is applied.
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