CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-0284: Infoleak

First published: Thu Jun 15 2017(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-2017-0282, CVE-2017-0285, and CVE-2017-8534.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Office=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Windows 10
Windows 10=1511
Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-0284?

    CVE-2017-0284 has been rated as important and could lead to potential information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-0284?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-0284, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2017-0284?

    CVE-2017-0284 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, and several editions of Microsoft Office.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0284?

    CVE-2017-0284 is categorized as an improper memory disclosure vulnerability within the Uniscribe component.

  • What are the potential risks of CVE-2017-0284?

    Exploitation of CVE-2017-0284 may allow attackers to access sensitive data from the affected system’s memory.

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