Microsoft Windows URL Moniker Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Microsoft Windows. Interaction with a particular library is required to exploit this vulnerability but specific attack vectors may vary.
The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the URL Moniker class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
Additional Details
Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11790
Disclosure Timeline
- 2017-07-06 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2018-04-17 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2018-04-17 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Jaanus Kp
Clarified Security
