CVE-2017-0061

Public Exploit

Description

The Color Management Module (ICM32.dll) memory handling functionality in Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2, and Windows 7 SP1 allows remote attackers to bypass ASLR and execute code in combination with another vulnerability through a crafted website, aka "Microsoft Color Management Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from that described in CVE-2017-0063.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 21.45% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Color Management
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41657/ exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96638 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0061 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038002 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0061?
CVE-2017-0061 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0061?
To fix CVE-2017-0061, 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-2017-0061 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0061 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~21% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0061?
CVE-2017-0061 affects Microsoft Corporation Color Management.
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