CVE-2017-0259
published 2017-05-12CVE-2017-0259: The Windows kernel in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows…
PriorityP433medium4.7CVSS 3.0
AVLACHPRLUINSUCHINAN
EXPLOIT
EPSS
9.66%
95.5th percentile
The Windows kernel in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows authenticated attackers to obtain sensitive information via a specially crafted document, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-0175, CVE-2017-0220, and CVE-2017-0258.
Affected
19 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_10 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_10 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | — | — |
| microsoft_corporation | microsoft_windows | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_1511_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_1511_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_1607_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_1607_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_1703_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_1703_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_8.1_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_8.1_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_rt_8.1 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2012_r2 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2016 | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.04.7MEDIUMCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
nvdv2.01.9LOWAV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
vendor_msrc4.7MEDIUM
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GHSA
GHSA-29j5-85v7-89h5: The Windows kernel in Microsoft Windows 8
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-17·CVSS 4.7
CVE-2017-0259 [MEDIUM] CWE-200 GHSA-29j5-85v7-89h5: The Windows kernel in Microsoft Windows 8
The Windows kernel in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows authenticated attackers to obtain sensitive information via a specially crafted document, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-0175, CVE-2017-0220, and CVE-2017-0258.
GHSA
GHSA-gjgh-xm4c-7q3x: The Windows kernel in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2012 Gold allows authenticated attackers to obtain sensiti
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-17·CVSS 4.7
CVE-2017-0220 [MEDIUM] CWE-200 GHSA-gjgh-xm4c-7q3x: The Windows kernel in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2012 Gold allows authenticated attackers to obtain sensiti
The Windows kernel in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2012 Gold allows authenticated attackers to obtain sensitive information via a specially crafted document, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-0175, CVE-2017-0258, and CVE-2017-0259.
GHSA
GHSA-2h8j-5vrm-5737: The Windows kernel in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows authenticated attackers to obtain sensitive information via a speci
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-14·CVSS 4.7
CVE-2017-0175 [MEDIUM] CWE-200 GHSA-2h8j-5vrm-5737: The Windows kernel in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows authenticated attackers to obtain sensitive information via a speci
The Windows kernel in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows authenticated attackers to obtain sensitive information via a specially crafted document, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-0220, CVE-2017-0258, and CVE-2017-0259.
GHSA
GHSA-cw7v-rc9m-6mcv: The Windows kernel in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-13·CVSS 4.7
CVE-2017-0258 [MEDIUM] CWE-200 GHSA-cw7v-rc9m-6mcv: The Windows kernel in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8
The Windows kernel in Microsoft 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, and Windows Server 2016 allows authenticated attackers to obtain sensitive information via a specially crafted document, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-0175, CVE-2017-0220, and CVE-2017-0259.
Microsoft
Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2017-05-09·CVSS 4.7
CVE-2017-0259 [MEDIUM] Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Description: An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly initializes objects in memory.
To exploit this vulnerability, an authenticated attacker could run a specially crafted application. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system.
The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows kernel initializes objects in memory.
Windows Kernel: Windows Kernel
Impact: Information Disclosure
Exploit Status: Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:Exploitation Less Likely;Older Software Release:Exploitation Less Likely
Reference: https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB4019
No detection rules found.
Talos
Microsoft Patch Tuesday - May 2017
blogs_talos·2017-05-10·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2017-0290 [HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday - May 2017
Today, Microsoft has release their monthly set of security updates designed to address vulnerabilities. This month's release addresses 56 vulnerabilities with 15 of them rated critical and 41 rated important. Impacted products include .NET, DirectX, Edge, Internet Explorer, Office, Sharepoint, and Windows.
In addition to the coverage Talos is providing for the normal monthly Microsoft security advisories, Talos is also providing coverage for CVE-2017-0290, the MsMpEng Malware Protection service vulnerability in Windows reported by Natalie Silvanovich and Tavis Ormandy of Google Project Zero. Snort rule SIDs for this specific vulnerability are 42820-42821.
## Vulnerabilities Rated Critical The following vulnerabilities are rated critical by Microsoft:
- CVE-2017-0221
- CVE-2017-0222
- CV
Talos
Vulnerability Spotlight: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC jpeg Decoder Vulnerability
blogs_talos·2017-01-20·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2017-2971 [HIGH] Vulnerability Spotlight: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC jpeg Decoder Vulnerability
Discovered by Aleksandar Nikolic of Cisco Talos
### Overview
Talos is disclosing TALOS-2016-0259 / CVE-2017-2971 an uninitialized memory vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Adobe Acrobat Reader is one of the largest and well known PDF readers available today.
This particular vulnerability is associated with the JPEG Decoder functionality embedded in the application. A specially crafted PDF document containing a JPEG can be used to trigger this vulnerability which results in a heap-based buffer overflow which can be leveraged to achieve remote code execution. This issue has been resolved in the most recent patch provided by Adobe. The full details surrounding the vulnerability are available here.
### Coverage
The following Snort Rules will detect exploitation attempts. Note that
Talos
Vulnerability Spotlight: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC jpeg Decoder Vulnerability
blogs_talos·2017-01-20·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2017-2971 [HIGH] Vulnerability Spotlight: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC jpeg Decoder Vulnerability
## Vulnerability Spotlight: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC jpeg Decoder Vulnerability
Discovered by Aleksandar Nikolic of Cisco Talos
## Overview
Talos is disclosing TALOS-2016-0259 / CVE-2017-2971 an uninitialized memory vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Adobe Acrobat Reader is one of the largest and well known PDF readers available today.
This particular vulnerability is associated with the JPEG Decoder functionality embedded in the application. A specially crafted PDF document containing a JPEG can be used to trigger this vulnerability which results in a heap-based buffer overflow which can be leveraged to achieve remote code execution. This issue has been resolved in the most recent patch provided by Adobe. The full details surrounding the vulnerability are available here .
## Co
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2017-05-12
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