SB2017080814 - Remote code execution in Windows Search service

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SB2017080814 - Remote code execution in Windows Search service

Published: August 8, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017080814
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8620)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing messages in Windows Search service. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted message to the Windows Search service service, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system. Additionally, in an enterprise scenario, a remote unauthenticated attacker could remotely trigger the vulnerability through an SMB connection and then take control of a target computer.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References