CVE-2017-8557

Description

Windows System Information Console in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an information disclosure vulnerability improperly parses XML input containing a reference to an external entity, aka "Windows System Information Console Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.51% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016
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References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038855 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8557 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99387 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99398 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8557?
CVE-2017-8557 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8557?
To fix CVE-2017-8557, 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-2017-8557 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8557 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8557?
CVE-2017-8557 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016.
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