CVE-2017-0285: 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, Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, and Microsoft Office Word Viewer allows improper disclosure of memory contents, aka "Windows Uniscribe Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0282, CVE-2017-0284, and CVE-2017-8534.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Microsoft Office=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Word Viewer
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=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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0285?

CVE-2017-0285 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for improper disclosure of information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-0285?

To fix CVE-2017-0285, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-0285?

CVE-2017-0285 affects various Microsoft products including Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and Microsoft Office 2007 SP3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0285?

CVE-2017-0285 is classified as a disclosure of sensitive information vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2017-0285 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-0285 can potentially be exploited remotely, increasing the risk if the affected system is accessible from the internet.

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