PT-2017-18432 · Microsoft · Windows Input Method Editor+6

Published 2017-08-08 · Updated 2019-10-03 · CVE-2017-8591

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Windows Input Method Editor (IME) versions in Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 versions 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016

Description The issue arises when the Windows Input Method Editor (IME) fails to properly handle objects in memory, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and affect the system.

Recommendations For Windows 8.1, consider applying configuration changes to restrict access to the IME until a patch is available. For Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, restrict the use of IME in sensitive environments to minimize the risk of exploitation. For Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 versions 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016, apply the recommended patch or update as soon as it becomes available to resolve the issue.

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2017-8591

Affected Products

Windows

Windows 10

Windows 8.1

Windows Input Method Editor

Windows Rt 8.1

Windows Server 2012

Windows Server 2016

References · 7

• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-8591 · Security Note
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8591 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-8591 · Vendor Advisory
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2017-8591 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8591 · Security Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1039097 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/99430 · Note