CVE-2017-8728
HighSummary
The PDF library in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, and Windows 10 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The issue arises from improper handling of objects in memory by this library.
Risk Assessment
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to an attacker gaining control over the system, posing a serious threat to the security of the organization's data and systems.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest versions and apply relevant security patches provided by Microsoft.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows PDF Library
See all- CVE-2017-8737High
The PDF library in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user due to the way the library handles objects in memory.
- CVE-2017-0293High
The Microsoft Windows PDF Library in various versions of the operating system allows remote code execution due to improper handling of objects in memory.
Original NVD description (English source)
Microsoft Windows PDF Library in Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, due to the way that Windows PDF Library handles objects in memory, aka "Windows PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8737.