CVE-2017-8487

Public Exploit

Description

Windows OLE in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 allows an attacker to execute code when a victim opens a specially crafted file or program aka "Windows olecnv32.dll Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 57.34% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows

References

Link	Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42211/	third party advisory vdb entry exploit
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4025218/security-update-for-windows-xp-and-windows-server-2003	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99013	third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038702	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8487?: CVE-2017-8487 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8487?: To fix CVE-2017-8487, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-8487 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-8487 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~57% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8487?: CVE-2017-8487 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows.

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