CVE-2017-8620

Description

Windows Search 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, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability when it improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 71.57% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows Search Component
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://threatpost.com/windows-search-bug-worth-watching-and-squashing/127434/ third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100034 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8620 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039091 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8620?
CVE-2017-8620 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8620?
To fix CVE-2017-8620, 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-2017-8620 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8620 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~72% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8620?
CVE-2017-8620 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows Search Component.
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