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CVE-2017-8550

Published: Jun 15, 2017Updated: May 13, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-79
NVD MITRE
5.4CVSSMEDIUM
EPSS Score
22.4%
Top 2.6%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
1 Known
Remediation
Patch Available

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Skype for Business when the software fails to sanitize specially crafted content, aka "Skype for Business Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:HPR:NUI:NS:CC:LI:LA:N
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:HAttack Complexity
High
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:CScope
Changed
Impact
C:LConfidentiality
Low
I:LIntegrity
Low
A:NAvailability
None
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Weaknesses

CWE-79

Affected Products

Skype for BusinessMicrosoft Corporation
Mixed
Operating Systems / windows
officemicrosoft
Desktop App
Consumer Software / productivity
Microsoft Office 2016Microsoft Corp
Desktop App
Consumer Software / productivity
Skype for BusinessMicrosoft Corp
On-prem
Operating Systems / windows
microsoft corporationcommercialUSOperating Systemsaka microsoft
microsoftcommercialUSOperating Systems
microsoft corpcommercialUSOperating Systemsaka microsoft corporation

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Products CVE Techniques Tactics

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Exploitability

1 exploit source identified

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Execution
Initial Access
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References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8550
portal.msrc.microsoft.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42316/
exploit-db.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98916
securityfocus.com
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Timeline

Published
Jun 15, 2017
Last Updated
May 13, 2026

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