CVE-2017-8360

UnknownEPSS 0.52%

Last modified

CVE-2017-8360 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Conexant Systems mictray64 task, as used on HP Elite, EliteBook, ProBook, and ZBook systems, leaks sensitive data (keystrokes) to any process. In mictray64.exe (mic tray icon) 1.0.0.46, a LowLevelKeyboardProc Windows hook is used to capture keystrokes. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Conexant Systems mictray64 task, as used on HP Elite, EliteBook, ProBook, and ZBook systems, leaks sensitive data (keystrokes) to any process. In mictray64.exe (mic tray icon) 1.0.0.46, a LowLevelKeyboardProc Windows hook is used to capture keystrokes. This data is leaked via unintended channels: debug messages accessible to any process that is running in the current user session, and filesystem access to C:\Users\Public\MicTray.log by any process.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.52%

40.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ConexantMictray64<= 1.0.0.46

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8360?
Conexant Systems mictray64 task, as used on HP Elite, EliteBook, ProBook, and ZBook systems, leaks sensitive data (keystrokes) to any process. In mictray64.exe (mic tray icon) 1.0.0.46, a LowLevelKeyboardProc Windows hook is used to capture keystrokes. This data is leaked via unintended channels: debug messages accessible to any process that is running in the current user session, and filesystem access to C:\Users\Public\MicTray.log by any process.
How severe is CVE-2017-8360?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8360 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8360?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST