CVE-2017-0283
First published: Thu Jun 15 2017(Updated: )
Uniscribe 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, Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Microsoft Lync 2013 SP1, Skype for Business 2016, Microsoft Silverlight 5 Developer Runtime when installed on Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Silverlight 5 when installed on Microsoft Windows allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way it handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Uniscribe Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8528.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Lync Server | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Word Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Silverlight | =5.0 | |
| Microsoft Skype for Business | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | =rt | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98920
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038675
- https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/07/0patching-quick-brown-fox-of-cve-2017.html
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1198
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0283
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42234/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0283?
CVE-2017-0283 has a severity rating of important, indicating that it could potentially allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0283?
To fix CVE-2017-0283, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for their affected software versions.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-0283?
CVE-2017-0283 affects multiple versions including Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, and others.
Can CVE-2017-0283 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-0283 can potentially be exploited remotely by an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2017-0283?
While a full fix is recommended, users may mitigate risks by restricting network access to affected applications until updates are applied.
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