Microsoft Windows CVE-2017-0242 ActiveX Control Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	98275
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2017-0242
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	May 09 2017 12:00AM
Updated:	May 23 2017 04:23PM
Credit:	Microsoft
Vulnerable:	Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems SP1 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems SP1 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems SP2 Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems SP1 Microsoft Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems SP1
Not Vulnerable:

Microsoft Windows CVE-2017-0242 ActiveX Control Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows is prone to a local information-disclosure vulnerability.

Successfully exploiting this issue allows local attackers to obtain sensitive information that may aid in further attacks.

Microsoft Windows CVE-2017-0242 ActiveX Control Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Microsoft Windows CVE-2017-0242 ActiveX Control Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Microsoft Windows CVE-2017-0242 ActiveX Control Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

References:

• Microsoft Homepage (Microsoft)
  
• CVE-2017-0242 | Microsoft ActiveX Information Disclosure Vulnerability (Microsoft)