CVE-2017-8702
HighSummary
A vulnerability in Windows Error Reporting (WER) in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to gain greater access to sensitive information and system functionality due to the way WER handles and executes files.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to data exposure or system takeover.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Error Reporting (WER)
Original NVD description (English source)
Windows Error Reporting (WER) in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to gain greater access to sensitive information and system functionality, due to the way that WER handles and executes files, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS