HTTP: Microsoft Windows Media Player CVE-2017-0042 Information Disclosure
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows Media Player. A successful attack can lead to unauthorized information disclosure.
Extended Description
Windows Media Player in Microsoft Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows RT 8.1; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows Server 2016; Windows Vista SP2; and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site, aka "Windows Media Player Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_server_2016
References
CVE: CVE-2017-0042
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:MP-CVE-2017-0042-ID
Severity
Minor
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2017-0042 Disclosure Information Media Microsoft Player Windows
Release Date
02/14/2017
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3590
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
2.6