Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft WordPad for Windows Platforms
CVE-2017-8588

7HIGH

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

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft WordPad due to improper parsing of specially crafted files. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on the affected system. Users should be cautious when opening files from untrusted sources and ensure that their systems are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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 Microsoft WordPad

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038857
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99400
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
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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