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CVE-2017-8543 Microsoft · Windows

Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

CRITICAL
9.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

83.80 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
99.3 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 99.3% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

May 24, 2022

Remediation Due

Jun 14, 2022

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Microsoft Windows allows an attacker to take control of the affected system when Windows Search fails to handle objects in memory.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence