CVE-2017-8543

Known Exploited

Description

Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows XP x64 XP2, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to take control of the affected system when Windows Search fails to handle objects in memory, aka "Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 77.18% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98824 broken link third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8543 patch vendor advisory mitigation
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038667 broken link third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8543?
CVE-2017-8543 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8543?
To fix CVE-2017-8543, 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-2017-8543 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2017-8543 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~77% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8543?
CVE-2017-8543 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows.
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