CVE-2017-8528: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 15, 2017
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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, and Microsoft Office 2010 SP2 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-2017-0283.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Microsoft Office=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
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

Event History

Jun 15, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8528?

CVE-2017-8528 has been rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-8528?

To fix CVE-2017-8528, ensure that all affected Microsoft software is updated to the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2017-8528?

CVE-2017-8528 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, and various editions of Windows Server.

4

Is CVE-2017-8528 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2017-8528 is a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited by an attacker from a remote location.

5

How does CVE-2017-8528 impact Microsoft Office installations?

CVE-2017-8528 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on systems running affected versions of Microsoft Office, notably Office 2007 SP3 and Office 2010 SP2.

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