CVE-2017-0045

Public Exploit

Description

Windows DVD Maker in Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows Vista SP2 does not properly parse crafted .msdvd files, which allows attackers to obtain information to compromise a target system, aka "Windows DVD Maker Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability."

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.48% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows DVD Maker
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0045 patch vendor advisory
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/MICROSOFT-DVD-MAKER-XML-EXTERNAL-ENTITY-FILE-DISCLOSURE.txt third party advisory exploit
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038015 vdb entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41619/ exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96103 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0045?
CVE-2017-0045 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0045?
To fix CVE-2017-0045, 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-2017-0045 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0045 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0045?
CVE-2017-0045 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows DVD Maker.
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