CVE-2017-8683

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, and Windows Server 2016, 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-2017-8682.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 18.16% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows graphics
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42746/ third party advisory vdb entry exploit
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039338 third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8683 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100781 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8683?
CVE-2017-8683 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8683?
To fix CVE-2017-8683, 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-2017-8683 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8683 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~18% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8683?
CVE-2017-8683 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows graphics.
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