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

What is CVE-2017-8565?

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.

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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