CVE-2017-8589

Description

Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way that Windows Search handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 28.39% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016.
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References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038866 third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8589 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99425 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8589?
CVE-2017-8589 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8589?
To fix CVE-2017-8589, 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-2017-8589 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8589 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~28% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8589?
CVE-2017-8589 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016..
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