CVE-2017-0042

Description

Windows Media Player in Microsoft Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows RT 8.1; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows Server 2016; Windows Vista SP2; and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site, aka "Windows Media Player Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96098	third party advisory vdb entry
http://pastebin.com/raw/Eztknq4s
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038016	vdb entry
https://twitter.com/Qab/status/842506404950917120
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0042	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0042?: CVE-2017-0042 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0042?: To fix CVE-2017-0042, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-0042 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-0042 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~18% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0042?: CVE-2017-0042 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows DirectShow.

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Description

Category

CWE-200 – Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

References

Frequently Asked Questions