Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Windows PDF Library in Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, due to the way that Windows PDF Library handles objects in memory, aka "Windows PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8728.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Edge | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100749Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039327Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8737PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100749Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039327Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8737PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8737?
CVE-2017-8737 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Microsoft Windows PDF Library in Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrar...
How severe is CVE-2017-8737?
CVE-2017-8737 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-2017-8737?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1.