Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-8727
Published: October 10, 2017 / Updated: October 10, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8765
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-2017-8727
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 due to input validation error when Internet Explorer improperly accesses objects in memory via the Microsoft Windows Text Services Framework. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when Internet Explorer improperly accesses objects in memory via the Microsoft Windows Text Services Framework. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Windows Server
How to mitigate CVE-2017-8727
Install updates from vendor's website.