CVE-2017-8728

high-risk
Published 2017-09-13

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-2017-8737.

Do I need to act?

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34.2% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 66% 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 7.5/10 High
NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (7)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100739
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039327
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8728
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100739
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039327
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8728
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high-risk
Severity 22/34 · High
Exploitability 16/34 · Moderate
Exposure 14/34 · Moderate