CVE-2017-0242 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way some ActiveX objects are instantiated, aka "Microsoft ActiveX Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 7	-
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98275Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0242PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98275Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0242PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-0242?

CVE-2017-0242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way some ActiveX objects are instantiated, aka "Microsoft ActiveX Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

How severe is CVE-2017-0242?

CVE-2017-0242 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0242?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.