CVE-2017-8587

Description

Windows Explorer 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 allows a denial of service vulnerability when it attempts to open a non-existent file, aka "Windows Explorer Denial of Service Vulnerability".

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 16.49% Top 10%

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

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8587	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038850	third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99413	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8587?: CVE-2017-8587 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8587?: To fix CVE-2017-8587, 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-2017-8587 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-8587 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~16% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8587?: CVE-2017-8587 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.

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