CVE-2017-0072: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 17, 2017

Updated

Uniscribe in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Uniscribe Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0083, CVE-2017-0084, CVE-2017-0086, CVE-2017-0087, CVE-2017-0088, CVE-2017-0089, and CVE-2017-0090.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0072

Event History

Mar 17, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0072?

CVE-2017-0072 has a critical severity rating, indicating a high risk of remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0072?

To remediate CVE-2017-0072, ensure that all affected Microsoft Windows systems are updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-0072?

CVE-2017-0072 affects Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-0072?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-0072 by creating a crafted website that triggers the vulnerability on a victim's system.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0072?

CVE-2017-0072 is identified as a remote code execution vulnerability related to Uniscribe in Microsoft Windows.