Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Products
CVE-2017-8463

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Server 2008 Sp2 And R2 Sp1, Windows 7 Sp1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold And R2, Windows Rt 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, And Windows Server 2016
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 July 2017

Summary

This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system due to improper handling of executable files and shares during rename operations. Exploiting this issue could enable an attacker to gain control over the affected system, leading to severe security breaches and data loss.

Affected Version(s)

Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 Windows Shell

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038850
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99389
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance...
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EPSS Score

71% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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