CVE-2017-8557 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Windows System Information Console in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an information disclosure vulnerability improperly parses XML input containing a reference to an external entity, aka "Windows System Information Console Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	-
Microsoft	Windows 7	-
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	-
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	-
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	-
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	-
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99387Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99398Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038855Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8557PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99387Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99398Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038855Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8557PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8557?

CVE-2017-8557 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Windows System Information Console in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Se...

How severe is CVE-2017-8557?

CVE-2017-8557 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-2017-8557?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.