CVE-2017-8566

Name: CVE-2017-8566
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-11T21:29:01.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8566 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to Windows Input Method Editor (IME) improperly handling parameters in a method of a DCOM class, aka "Windows IME Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to Windows Input Method Editor (IME) improperly handling parameters in a method of a DCOM class, aka "Windows IME Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99404Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038853Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8566Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99404Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038853Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8566Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 11, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8566?

How severe is CVE-2017-8566?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8566 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8566?

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