PT-2017-2382 · Microsoft · Windows Server 2008+6

Published 2017-06-13 · Updated 2019-10-03 · CVE-2017-0294

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Windows versions 7 SP1, 8.1, 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703 Microsoft Windows Server versions 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, 2012 and R2, 2016

Description The issue is related to the improper handling of cabinet files, which can allow an attacker to execute remote code. It is also associated with the incorrect handling of files in memory. This can enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and affect the system.

Recommendations For Microsoft Windows versions 7 SP1, 8.1, 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, update to a newer version that properly handles cabinet files. For Microsoft Windows Server versions 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, 2012 and R2, 2016, update to a newer version that properly handles cabinet files. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to cabinet files until a patch is available.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-19

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-01585

CVE-2017-0294

Affected Products

Windows

Windows 10

Windows 7

Windows 8.1

Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2012

Windows Server 2016

References · 7

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-01585 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-0294 · Security Note
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2017-0294 · Vendor Advisory
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0294 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-0294 · Vendor Advisory
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-0294 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/98837 · Note