CVE-2017-8487

Name: CVE-2017-8487
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-15T20:29:00.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 62.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8487 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Windows OLE in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 allows an attacker to execute code when a victim opens a specially crafted file or program aka "Windows olecnv32.dll Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 62.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows OLE in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 allows an attacker to execute code when a victim opens a specially crafted file or program aka "Windows olecnv32.dll Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

62.53%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2003	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99013Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038702Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4025218/security-update-for-windows-xp-and-windows-server-2003Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42211/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99013Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038702Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4025218/security-update-for-windows-xp-and-windows-server-2003Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42211/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8487?

How severe is CVE-2017-8487?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8487 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 62.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8487?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST