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CVE-2017-8487

Published: Jun 15, 2017Updated: May 13, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUNVD-CWE-noinfo
7.8HIGH
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
62.5%
Top 0.9%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
1 Known
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

Description

Windows OLE in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 allows an attacker to execute code when a victim opens a specially crafted file or program aka "Windows olecnv32.dll Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

In plain language

AI Worth attention

CVE-2017-8487 is a Windows bug where opening a specially crafted file or program can let an attacker run code on some old Windows XP/Server 2003 systems; most small businesses should worry only if you still use those unsupported systems.

Executive summary

CVE-2017-8487 is a public exploit vulnerability in Windows OLE (olecnv32.dll) on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 that can lead to code execution when a user opens a specially crafted file or program (requires user interaction).

If affected, business impact
Full device takeoverMalware installationRansomware riskData theft risk

What to do now

  1. Check whether any computers still run Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Server 2003.
  2. If you have such systems, plan to remove/replace them (these versions are end-of-life).
  3. Apply Microsoft’s Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 remediation guidance from the referenced security update (Help 4025218) if your environment supports it.
  4. Ensure users aren’t opening unknown email attachments or downloaded files on those systems (temporary risk reduction until replacement).
Patch / advisory Some work to apply

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:NUI:RS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

NVD-CWE-noinfo

Affected Products

Microsoft Corp
commercial·USaka microsoft, microsoft corporation
Windows XPOn-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
Windows Server 2003OS
Operating Systems / windows
windows xpOS
Operating Systems / windows
Microsoft Corporation
commercial·USaka microsoft
Microsoft WindowsOn-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
and 1 more affected products View all →

Exploitability

1 exploit source identified

Exploit details including PoC links, Metasploit modules, and scanner templates are available after registration.

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Official Patch Available
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References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42211/
exploit-db.com
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4025218/security-update-for-windows-xp-and-windows-server-2003
support.microsoft.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99013
securityfocus.com
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