CVE-2017-8527: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 15, 2017

Updated

Graphics 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, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way it handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Affected Software

18 affected components

Microsoft Lync=2013-sp1

Microsoft Office=2007-sp3

Microsoft Office=2010-sp2

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 RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8527

Event History

Jun 15, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8527?

CVE-2017-8527 has been rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8527?

To mitigate CVE-2017-8527, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-8527?

CVE-2017-8527 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, as well as Windows Server editions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8527?

CVE-2017-8527 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability that exploits improper handling of objects in memory.

Is there any workaround for CVE-2017-8527?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2017-8527; applying patches is the recommended approach.