PT-2017-2415 · Microsoft · Windows Server 2008+8
Published
2017-06-13
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Updated
2019-03-19
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CVE-2017-8527
CVSS v2.0
9.3
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
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 versions 1511 through 1703
Windows Server 2016
Description
The issue is related to the handling of objects in memory by the graphics component in Windows, which allows a remote code execution. This could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code and affect the system. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could take control of the affected system, then install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights. The impact may be less severe for users with limited user rights compared to those operating with administrative user rights.
Recommendations
For Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows 7 SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows 8.1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows RT 8.1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows 10 versions 1511 through 1703, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows Server 2016, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Windows font library to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Fix
RCE
Buffer Overflow
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Office
Windows
Windows 10
Windows 7
Windows 8.1
Windows Rt 8.1
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2016