CVE-2017-0282: Infoleak

Published Jun 15, 2017
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Updated

Uniscribe in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, and Microsoft Office 2010 SP2 allows improper disclosure of memory contents, aka "Windows Uniscribe Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0284, CVE-2017-0285, and CVE-2017-8534.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Microsoft Office=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Event History

Jun 15, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0282?

CVE-2017-0282 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to improper disclosure of memory contents.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-0282?

To fix CVE-2017-0282, ensure that your Windows and Microsoft Office installations are updated to the latest security patches.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-0282?

CVE-2017-0282 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 10, and several versions of Microsoft Office.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2017-0282 facilitate?

CVE-2017-0282 could potentially allow an attacker to gain sensitive information from affected systems.

5

Is CVE-2017-0282 being actively exploited?

Yes, CVE-2017-0282 is known to be actively exploited in the wild.

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