CVE-2017-0022
Microsoft XML Core Services Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run XML Core Services, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Jun 14, 2022.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
Description
Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows RT 8.1; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows Server 2016; and Windows Vista SP2 improperly handles objects in memory, allowing attackers to test for files on disk via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft XML Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Affected versions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| XML Core Services | Microsoft | 3.0 | KEV |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2017-0022 scored CVSS 6.5: Microsoft XML Core Services, Microsoft XML Core Services Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched XML Core Services systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2017-0022: Microsoft XML Core Services, Microsoft XML Core Services Information Disclosure Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Microsoft XML Core Services. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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