Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Windows PowerShell by Microsoft
CVE-2017-8565

8.1HIGH

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

In Windows PowerShell, a vulnerability exists that permits remote code execution when a PSObject wraps a CIM Instance. This issue affects several versions of Microsoft Windows and can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially compromising the affected systems. Proper patches and mitigation measures are essential to protect systems from exploitation.

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 PowerShell

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038854
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99394
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

EPSS Score

56% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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