CVE-2017-0057

Description

DNS client in Microsoft Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 fails to properly process DNS queries, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via (1) convincing a workstation user to visit an untrusted webpage or (2) tricking a server into sending a DNS query to a malicious DNS server, aka "Windows DNS Query Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 31.13% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows dnsclient
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0057 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96695 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038001 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0057?
CVE-2017-0057 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0057?
To fix CVE-2017-0057, 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-2017-0057 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0057 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~31% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0057?
CVE-2017-0057 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows dnsclient.
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