CVE-2017-8620: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 8, 2017

Updated

Windows Search 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, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability when it improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Affected Software

13 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-2017-8620

Event History

Aug 8, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Aug 14, 2017

News Published

via Threatpost·07:22 PM

Dec 20, 2024

News Published

via Threatpost·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8620?

CVE-2017-8620 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8620?

To fix CVE-2017-8620, you should apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-8620?

CVE-2017-8620 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several versions of Windows Server.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8620?

CVE-2017-8620 is a remote code execution vulnerability caused by improper handling of objects in memory by Windows Search.

Can CVE-2017-8620 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-8620 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.