SB2017091223 - Remote code execution in Windows Uniscribe

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8692)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

A remote code execution vulnerability exists due to the way Windows Uniscribe handles objects in memory. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

2) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8696)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

A remote code execution vulnerability exists due to the way Windows Uniscribe handles objects in memory.  A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8692
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8696