CVE-2017-8527: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu 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".
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
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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.
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