CVE-2017-0242

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way some ActiveX objects are instantiated, aka "Microsoft ActiveX Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 7.63% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0242 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98275 us government resource vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0242?
CVE-2017-0242 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0242?
To fix CVE-2017-0242, 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-2017-0242 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0242 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0242?
CVE-2017-0242 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows.
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