CVE-2017-8566

Description

Microsoft Windows 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to Windows Input Method Editor (IME) improperly handling parameters in a method of a DCOM class, aka "Windows IME Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.55%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016.
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99404 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038853 third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8566 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8566?
CVE-2017-8566 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8566?
To fix CVE-2017-8566, 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-2017-8566 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8566 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8566?
CVE-2017-8566 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016..
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