Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Products
CVE-2017-8589

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

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

Summary

A vulnerability exists within Microsoft's Windows Search feature that can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a target system. The flaw arises from improper handling of objects in memory, which could be exploited by sending specially crafted requests. If successful, an attacker could gain the same user rights as the logged-on user, potentially leading to unauthorized access and system control. Affected users are encouraged to apply the recommended security updates to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

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

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038866
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99425
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

EPSS Score

62% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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