CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-8696

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in Windows Uniscribe allows an attacker to execute code remotely via a specially crafted website or document, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to remote attacks that could result in data loss or system takeover.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems and applications to the latest versions to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Windows Uniscribe in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7 SP1; Office 2007 SP3; Office 2010 SP2; Word Viewer; Office for Mac 2011 and 2016; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2013 SP1; Lync 2010; Lync 2010 Attendee; and Live Meeting 2007 Add-in and Console allows an attacker to execute code remotely via a specially crafted website or a specially crafted document or email attachment, aka "Microsoft Graphics Component Remote Code Execution."

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