CVE-2017-8589: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2017

Updated

Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way that Windows Search handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Affected Software

12 affected components

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-2017-8589

Event History

Jul 11, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8589?

CVE-2017-8589 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8589?

To fix CVE-2017-8589, apply the latest Microsoft security patches for your operating system.

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-8589?

CVE-2017-8589 affects multiple versions including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.

Can CVE-2017-8589 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-8589 allows for remote exploitation, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code.

What are the symptoms of CVE-2017-8589 exploitation?

Symptoms of CVE-2017-8589 exploitation may include unexpected system behavior or crashes, and unauthorized access to system resources.