Vulnerability Intelligence Report
CVE-2017-8591
Windows Input Method Editor (IME) in 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 an remote code execution vulnerability when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Windows IME Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Probability:3.82%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | Windows Shell | Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
3.815%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Microsoft Corporation · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2017-05-03T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2017-08-08T21:00:00 |
| Patch Date | 2017-08-08 |
| Last Updated | 2024-09-17T01:41:10 |
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