#VU5969 Information disclosure in Microsoft Internet Explorer - CVE-2017-0059

Vulnerability identifier: #VU5969

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0059

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to unknown error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can gain unauthorized access to potentially sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Internet Explorer: 9 - 11

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External links
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-006

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.