SB2017071127 - Remote code execution in Windows Search service
Published: July 11, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017071127
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8589)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in Windows Search. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted message to Windows Search service, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system. It is also possible to trigger the vulnerability using a malicious SMB server.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.