CVE-2017-8528

Description

Uniscribe in 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, Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, and Microsoft Office 2010 SP2 allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way it handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Uniscribe Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0283.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 29.26% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Uniscribe
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8528?
CVE-2017-8528 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8528?
To fix CVE-2017-8528, 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-2017-8528 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8528 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~29% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8528?
CVE-2017-8528 affects Microsoft Corporation Uniscribe.
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