CVE-2017-8565

Description

Windows PowerShell 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, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability when PSObject wraps a CIM Instance, aka "Windows PowerShell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

8.1

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 38.26% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation 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

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038854	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8565	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99394	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8565?: CVE-2017-8565 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8565?: To fix CVE-2017-8565, 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-2017-8565 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-8565 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~38% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8565?: CVE-2017-8565 affects Microsoft Corporation 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.

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