Vulnerability Description
DNS client in Microsoft Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 fails to properly process DNS queries, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via (1) convincing a workstation user to visit an untrusted webpage or (2) tricking a server into sending a DNS query to a malicious DNS server, aka "Windows DNS Query Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96695Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038001
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0057PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96695Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038001
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0057PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-0057?
CVE-2017-0057 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). DNS client in Microsoft Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 fails to properly process DNS queries, which allows remote attacke...
How severe is CVE-2017-0057?
CVE-2017-0057 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0057?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.