CVE-2017-8692: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 13, 2017

Updated

The Windows Uniscribe component on Microsoft 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 remote code execution vulnerability when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Uniscribe Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Affected Software

8 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=gold

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8692

Event History

Sep 13, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8692?

CVE-2017-8692 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8692?

To mitigate CVE-2017-8692, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-8692?

CVE-2017-8692 affects Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2016.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8692?

CVE-2017-8692 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability within the Windows Uniscribe component.

Can CVE-2017-8692 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-8692 can be exploited remotely if the target system is not properly secured and updated.