Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way that Windows Search handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
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 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99425Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038866Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8589PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99425Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038866Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8589PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8589?
CVE-2017-8589 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code...
How severe is CVE-2017-8589?
CVE-2017-8589 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8589?
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.