Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU8323

Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-8699

Published: September 12, 2017 / Updated: September 12, 2017

Vulnerability identifier: #VU8323

CSH Severity: High

CVSS v4: 8.6 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8699

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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.

Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

How to mitigate CVE-2017-8699

Install updates from vendor's website.

External References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8699

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