CVE-2017-0116 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 are affected by an Uniscribe Information Disclosure Vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2017-0116

The Uniscribe function in the mentioned Windows versions is vulnerable to remote attacks that can extract sensitive information from process memory.

What is CVE-2017-0116?

The vulnerability in Uniscribe allows remote attackers to access sensitive data by exploiting a malicious website.

The Impact of CVE-2017-0116

Attackers can extract sensitive information from the memory of a process
Multiple CVE identifiers (CVE-2017-0085, CVE-2017-0091, etc.) are associated with this vulnerability

Technical Details of CVE-2017-0116

Uniscribe in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 are affected by this vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability Type: Information Disclosure
Attack Vector: Remote

Affected Systems and Versions

Windows Vista SP2
Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1
Windows 7 SP1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit a malicious website to access sensitive information from process memory

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Apply security patches provided by Microsoft
Implement network security measures to prevent remote attacks Long-Term Security Practices:
Regularly update software and operating systems
Conduct security audits and penetration testing
Educate users on safe browsing habits
Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities
Implement access controls and least privilege principles
Backup critical data regularly
Stay informed about the latest security threats and vulnerabilities
Consider using security tools like intrusion detection systems

Patching and Updates

Microsoft has released security updates to address the Uniscribe Information Disclosure Vulnerability in the affected Windows versions