CVE-2017-8682

Name: CVE-2017-8682
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T01:29:10.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 49.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8682 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Windows graphics on Microsoft 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, and 1703, Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3 , and Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2 allows an attacker to execute remote code by the way it handles embedded fonts, aka "Win32k Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8683.. EPSS estimates a 49.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows graphics on Microsoft 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, and 1703, Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3 , and Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2 allows an attacker to execute remote code by the way it handles embedded fonts, aka "Win32k Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8683.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

49.77%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office 2007	All versions	Sp3
Microsoft	Office 2010	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Office Word Viewer	All versions	—
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/100772Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039352Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8682Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42744/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100772Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039352Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8682Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42744/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8682?

How severe is CVE-2017-8682?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8682 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 49.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8682?

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Source: NVD / NIST