Vulnerability Description
Windows Explorer in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511 allows a denial of service vulnerability when it attempts to open a non-existent file, aka "Windows Explorer Denial of Service Vulnerability".
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99413Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038850Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8587PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99413Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038850Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8587PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8587?
CVE-2017-8587 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Windows Explorer in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511 allows a denial of service vulnerability when...
How severe is CVE-2017-8587?
CVE-2017-8587 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8587?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.