Microsoft Windows PDF CVE-2017-8737 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:100749

CVE-2017-8737 |

Info

Microsoft Windows PDF CVE-2017-8737 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 100749
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2017-8737
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 12 2017 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 12 2017 12:00AM
Credit: Giwan Go of STEALIEN & HIT working with Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative.
Vulnerable: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 0
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 0
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 0
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems SP1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems SP1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1703 for x64-based Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1703 for 32-bit Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for x64-based Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for 32-bit Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems 0
Microsoft Edge 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2016 for x64-based Systems 0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Microsoft Windows PDF CVE-2017-8737 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

An attacker can leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial of service conditions.

Exploit / POC

Microsoft Windows PDF CVE-2017-8737 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Microsoft Windows PDF CVE-2017-8737 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Microsoft Windows PDF CVE-2017-8737 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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