CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-8692

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Uniscribe component in Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016 has a vulnerability that allows remote code execution due to improper handling of objects in memory.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to remote control of the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions that include security patches addressing this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Windows Uniscribe component on Microsoft 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 remote code execution vulnerability when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Uniscribe Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

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