CVE-2017-8682

Public Exploit

Description

Windows graphics on Microsoft 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, Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3 , and Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2 allows an attacker to execute remote code by the way it handles embedded fonts, aka "Win32k Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8683.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 66.01% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows graphics
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039352 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100772 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8682 patch vendor advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42744/ exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8682?
CVE-2017-8682 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8682?
To fix CVE-2017-8682, 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-2017-8682 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8682 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~66% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8682?
CVE-2017-8682 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows graphics.
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