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MS17-021: Security Update for Windows DirectShow (4010318)
low Nessus Plugin ID 97736
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Synopsis
The remote Windows host is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability.Description
The remote Windows host is missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by an information disclosure vulnerability in Windows DirectShow due to improper handling of objects in memory. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, by convincing a user to visit a website containing specially crafted media content, to disclose sensitive information.Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows Vista, 2008, 7, 2008 R2, 2012, 8.1, RT 8.1, 2012 R2, 10, and 2016.Note that the Microsoft Bulletin contains contradictory information regarding the Windows 2012 Security Only Update and the Windows 2012 Monthly Rollup Update. These updates may not resolve the vulnerability. Please contact Microsoft for clarification if you are running Windows 2012.
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Plugin Details
Severity: Low
ID: 97736
File Name: smb_nt_ms17-021.nasl
Version: 1.11
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 3/15/2017
Updated: 11/13/2019
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Low
Score: 1.4
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Low
Base Score: 2.6
Temporal Score: 1.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2017-0042
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: Low
Base Score: 3.1
Temporal Score: 2.7
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:microsoft:directshow
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 3/14/2017
Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/14/2017
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2017-0042
BID: 96098