CVE-2017-8695: Infoleak
First published: Wed Sep 13 2017(Updated: )
Windows Uniscribe 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 attacker to obtain information to further compromise a user's system via a specially crafted document or an untrusted webpage, aka "Graphics Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Live Meeting | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Lync Server | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Lync Server | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Lync Server | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2011 | |
| Microsoft Office | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft 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 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8695?
CVE-2017-8695 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8695?
To fix CVE-2017-8695, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-8695?
CVE-2017-8695 affects various Microsoft products including Windows 7, Windows 10, Office 2007, and Skype for Business 2016 among others.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-8695?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-8695 could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code in the context of the logged-in user.
Is CVE-2017-8695 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes, CVE-2017-8695 has been reported as being actively exploited in the wild, making timely remediation critical.
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