CVE-2017-8676: Infoleak
First published: Tue Sep 12 2017(Updated: )
The Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in Microsoft 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 Server 2016; Office 2007 SP3; Office 2010 SP2; Word Viewer; Office for Mac 2011 and 2016; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2013 SP1; Lync 2010; Lync 2010 Attendee; and Live Meeting 2007 Add-in and Console allows an authenticated attacker to retrieve information from a targeted system via a specially crafted application, aka "Windows GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Live Meeting | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Lync | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Lync | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Lync | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2011 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Word Viewer | ||
| 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 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-2017-8676?
CVE-2017-8676 is rated high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8676?
To fix CVE-2017-8676, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-8676?
CVE-2017-8676 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016.
Can CVE-2017-8676 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-8676 can be exploited remotely through maliciously crafted content.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-8676?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2017-8676; the recommended approach is to apply the security update.
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