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CVE-2017-8543 — Actively Exploited: Windows (Microsoft)

Microsoft Windows allows an attacker to take control of the affected system when Windows Search fails to handle objects in memory.

CVE IDCVE-2017-8543
VendorMicrosoft
ProductWindows
Vulnerability nameMicrosoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Date added2022-05-24
Remediation due2022-06-14
Known ransomware useUnknown
Required actionApply updates per vendor instructions.
DescriptionMicrosoft Windows allows an attacker to take control of the affected system when Windows Search fails to handle objects in memory.
SourceCISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities

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