Vulnerability Description
The Windows Uniscribe component on Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote code execution vulnerability when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Uniscribe Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100762Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039344Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8692PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100762Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039344Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8692PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8692?
CVE-2017-8692 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Windows Uniscribe component on Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote code execution v...
How severe is CVE-2017-8692?
CVE-2017-8692 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8692?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.