SB2017091231 - Remote code execution in Windows Shell
Published: September 12, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017091231
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) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8699)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in Windows Shell due to improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted content and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.