CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-8487

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in Windows OLE in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 allows an attacker to execute code when a victim opens a specially crafted file or program.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely execute malicious code, potentially leading to full control over the victim's system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade the system to a newer version or apply relevant security patches.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Windows OLE in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 allows an attacker to execute code when a victim opens a specially crafted file or program aka "Windows olecnv32.dll Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS