#VU8316 Buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2017-8696
Published: September 12, 2017 / Updated: September 12, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8316
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8696
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office Web Apps
Skype for Business
Microsoft Lync
Microsoft Live Meeting
Lync Attendee
Windows Server
Windows
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office Web Apps
Skype for Business
Microsoft Lync
Microsoft Live Meeting
Lync Attendee
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
A remote code execution vulnerability exists due to the way Windows Uniscribe handles objects in memory. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.