CVE-2017-8588

Name: CVE-2017-8588
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-11T21:29:01.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 17.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8588 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft WordPad in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way it parses specially crafted files, aka "WordPad Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 17.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft WordPad in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way it parses specially crafted files, aka "WordPad Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

17.21%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99400Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038857Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8588Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99400Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038857Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8588Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8588?

How severe is CVE-2017-8588?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8588 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8588?

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