CVE-2017-8692

Name: CVE-2017-8692
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T01:29:10.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8692 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Windows Uniscribe component on Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote code execution vulnerability when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Uniscribe Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 16.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Windows Uniscribe component on Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote code execution vulnerability when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Uniscribe Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.91%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

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 Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	Gold
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100762Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039344Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8692Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100762Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039344Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8692Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8692?

How severe is CVE-2017-8692?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8692 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8692?

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