Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Products
CVE-2017-0086

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Uniscribe
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 March 2017

Summary

The Uniscribe component in Microsoft Windows versions including Vista SP2, Server 2008 SP2, Server 2008 R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 has a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This can occur when a user visits a specially crafted website designed to exploit this flaw. By leveraging this vulnerability, an attacker can gain control over the affected system, posing severe risks to data integrity and confidentiality. This issue is distinct from similar vulnerabilities reported in the same timeframe.

Affected Version(s)

Windows Uniscribe Uniscribe in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41649/
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96603
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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EPSS Score

27% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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