Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-8699
Published: September 12, 2017 / Updated: September 12, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8323
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/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-2017-8699
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in Windows Shell due to improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted content and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in system compromise.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-8699
Install updates from vendor's website.