CVE-2017-8718

high-risk
Published 2017-10-13

The Microsoft JET Database Engine in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to take control of an affected system, due to how it handles objects in memory, aka "Microsoft JET Database Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8717.

Do I need to act?

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32.4% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 68% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.8/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (12)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101162
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039527
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8718
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101162
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039527
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8718
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high-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 16/34 · Moderate
Exposure 17/34 · Moderate