CVE-2017-8696

Name: CVE-2017-8696
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T01:29:10.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8696 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Windows Uniscribe in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7 SP1; Office 2007 SP3; Office 2010 SP2; Word Viewer; Office for Mac 2011 and 2016; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2013 SP1; Lync 2010; Lync 2010 Attendee; and Live Meeting 2007 Add-in and Console allows an attacker to execute code remotely via a specially crafted website or a specially crafted document or email attachment, aka "Microsoft Graphics Component Remote Code Execution.". EPSS estimates a 14.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Uniscribe in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7 SP1; Office 2007 SP3; Office 2010 SP2; Word Viewer; Office for Mac 2011 and 2016; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2013 SP1; Lync 2010; Lync 2010 Attendee; and Live Meeting 2007 Add-in and Console allows an attacker to execute code remotely via a specially crafted website or a specially crafted document or email attachment, aka "Microsoft Graphics Component Remote Code Execution."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.26%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Live Meeting	2007	—
Microsoft	Lync	2010	—
Microsoft	Lync	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Office 2007	All versions	Sp3
Microsoft	Office 2010	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Office Web Apps	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Office Word Viewer	All versions	—
Microsoft	Skype For Business	2016	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100780Third 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-2017-8696Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100780Third 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-2017-8696Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8696?

How severe is CVE-2017-8696?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8696 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8696?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-8696?

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Source: NVD / NIST