CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-0120: Infoleak

First published: Fri 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 obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "Windows Uniscribe Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-0120?

    CVE-2017-0120 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to disclose sensitive information.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-0120?

    CVE-2017-0120 affects users of Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1.

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-0120?

    To fix CVE-2017-0120, it's recommended to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

  • What kind of attacks are possible with CVE-2017-0120?

    CVE-2017-0120 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory through a specially crafted website.

  • Is CVE-2017-0120 an information disclosure vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2017-0120 is categorized as an information disclosure vulnerability as it can expose sensitive information from a user's process memory.

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