Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU8316

#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

Software vendor:
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.

External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8696