Advisory Details

March 21st, 2017

Microsoft Windows JavaScript Spread Operator Uninitialized Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI-17-172
ZDI-CAN-4430

CVE ID CVE-2017-0015
CVSS SCORE 4.3, AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS Microsoft
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Windows
VULNERABILITY DETAILS


This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Microsoft Windows. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the processing of the JavaScript spread operator as implemented in chakra.dll. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can trigger access to memory prior to initialization. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information under the context of the current process.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms17-007.aspx
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2017-01-10 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2017-03-21 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Simon Zuckerbraun - Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
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