CVE-2017-8591

Description

Windows Input Method Editor (IME) in Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an remote code execution vulnerability when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Windows IME Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 3.11% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows Shell

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039097	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99430	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8591	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8591?: CVE-2017-8591 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8591?: To fix CVE-2017-8591, 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-2017-8591 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-8591 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8591?: CVE-2017-8591 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Shell.

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